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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An eternity stretches between now and any real moves in the Democratic Party’s next presidential nominating contest. Philip Elliott, Time, 17 Apr. 2025 Democrats have moved in the opposite direction during that time, Gallup found — pointing at the role in-group conversations play in driving support for or opposition to climate action. Saul Elbein, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025 As banks have receded, credit unions saw an opportunity to move in. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025 Major product categories from China that are moved in containers include apparel, toys, furniture, and sports equipment, all of which are subject to steep tariffs. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025 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 20 Apr. 2025.

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