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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To keep your fridge moving in the right direction, allot 30 minutes (or less) per week for checking expiration dates, tossing, and organizing. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 Sign up now for the CNBC Investing Club to follow Jim Cramer’s every move in the market. Kristian Burt, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024 In Season 3, Joel moves in with his boyfriend Brad (Tim Bagley), another devout Christian. Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 Harry and Eugenie have always been close, while the princess and Meghan have long moved in the same circles. Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 23 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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