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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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And those who do move forward take a “fast-track” option: Houses that are tens of thousands of dollars but are move-in ready.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026

Developers were cranking out new senior-housing supply, but occupancy was eroding as move-in ages crept higher and a wave of “aging-in-place” technologies made it easier for seniors to remain at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

“We’re noticing that nowadays, people would rather live in an outdated home with a 3% rate than take on a 7% rate for a move-in ready home,” he said.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2025

If so, you might remember classmates who constructed move-in ready mini kingdoms kitted out with gingham curtains, clothespin people and actual pieces of spaghetti.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2024

The sheer ruthlessness of the Throg move-in left him momentarily weak.

From Storm Over Warlock by Norton, Andre

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.