move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
Phrases
move in on
: to make advances or aggressive movements toward

Examples of move in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some coastal Alaska Native villages are being washed away by rising waters, new plants and insects are moving in as large wildfires scorch the landscape, and experts fear large portions of the permanently frozen ground known as permafrost are melting, releasing heat-trapping methane. Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024 In Florence, the builders have already moved in, knocking down part of the Stadio Artemio Franchi, yet around $60m is missing from the funds to complete the stadium’s renovation, after some of the public funding made available for the stadium was withheld by the EU. Emmet Gates, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024 Stewart, with her plate full of business ventures and a new skincare line, faces unexpected challenges when moving in with her partner, Gregory, tests their relationship. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Sep. 2024 The Cruz’s have known our family since the the 1990s when my parents moved in. Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for move in 

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of move in was in 1850

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“Move in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20in. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.

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