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move in

[moov-in] / ˈmuvˌɪn /
VERB
cut in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break in
WEAK
butt in chisel in horn in interfere interpose intervene intrude obtrude
Antonyms
WEAK
allow
VERB
direct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address aim cast conduct focus head intend lead mean present see set show steer target train turn
STRONG
beam escort fix incline indicate lay level pilot point route shepherd sight slant
WEAK
point the way sight on zero in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
follow ignore neglect obey overlook take
WEAK
diverge misdirect misguide mislead mismanage
VERB
enter
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrive come in get in go in infiltrate introduce invade penetrate
STRONG
access crack crawl creep immigrate insert insinuate intrude pierce probe sneak wriggle
WEAK
barge in blow in break in breeze in burst in bust in butt in crowd in drive in drop in fall into gain entrée horn in ingress jump in make an entrance make way pass into pile in pop in rush in set foot in work in worm in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depart exit go leave
STRONG
leave alone withdraw
WEAK
abstain delete erase forget refrain stop
VERB
focus
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply oneself to attend (to) concentrate engage fixate pay attention to pore over
STRONG
aim center centralize concenter fasten fix home in home in on hone in pinpoint rivet sharpen spotlight
WEAK
key on zero in zoom in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
distract scatter unravel wander
STRONG
disarrange disorganize disperse diverge divide separate
WEAK
abandon disregard ignore neglect

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Darling-Hammond described a system straining to keep pace with a changing economy, in which students increasingly move in and out of college and blend academic coursework with hands-on career training.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

The change to business rates for some hospitality firms is the latest move in what Burnham hopes will provide "breathing space" for people and businesses.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Any investment from Bhatia would be made to further position Liverpool for success, following FSG's move in 2023 to sell a minority stake in the club to global sports investment firm Dynasty.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

Over a two-week period, the yen strengthened to about 144 to the dollar from 162 — a huge move in FX terms.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

The first move in the long trail out of the darkness and back to my family.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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