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

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And the three second-round draft picks that the Lakers moved in the deal provide Brooklyn with more ammo going forward. David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024 In the episode, Cooper also shared that her parents are set to move in the new year after Kaplan is done handling the renovation. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024 Costco continues to march forward unbothered by competitor actions, such as Walmart (owner of Sam's Club), which chose to move in the opposite direction, scaling back on DEI commitments. Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Understanding Foundation Vents Foundation vents are openings that allow air to passively move in and out through your crawl space. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for move in 

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 2 Jan. 2025.

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