: one that moves or sets something in motion
especially
: one whose business or occupation is the moving of household goods from one residence to another
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Recognize the qualities of a reputable mover and the difference between a mover and a broker; a broker will book a move and then sell the job to another company.
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
The customer either pays or the movers take the customer’s possessions to an undisclosed location, stating they’ll be held until the new amount is paid.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
With several tackle-needy teams ahead of them, the Commanders make a move to secure Morgan, a smooth mover who has the versatility to play guard or tackle.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2024
The bank had grown to 4 feet deep, so the earth mover had turned up 4 feet of soil and roots.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
The customer either pays or the movers take the customer’s possessions to an undisclosed location, stating they’ll be held until the new amount is paid.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
With several tackle-needy teams ahead of them, the Commanders make a move to secure Morgan, a smooth mover who has the versatility to play guard or tackle.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2024
The bank had grown to 4 feet deep, so the earth mover had turned up 4 feet of soil and roots.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
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“Mover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mover. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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mover
noun
mov·er
ˈmü-vər 
: one that moves or sets something in motion
especially
: a person or company that moves the belongings of others from one home to another
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