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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The couple later moved in together and, in time, decided to marry. Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025 Those who struggle with Peter Pan Syndrome tend to keep things casual, avoiding serious conversations about the future and steering clear of major commitments like moving in together or settling down. Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 That may not seem like a lot, but rates been moving in a very narrow range for the past month. Diana Olick, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025 What to Know Chevron spokesman Bill Turenne responded to the move in a statement first reported by The Associated Press. David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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