: 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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Some major Tennessee cities have ranked as top destinations for movers over the past decade, and the state's suburbs are also among the best in the country.
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Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Europe’s defense stocks were among the strong movers, with Thyssenkrupp gaining more than 8% following the spinout and IPO of its German warship manufacturer TKMS.
—Hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The lack of long-term commitments adds flexibility for renters or frequent movers.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Not all movers are created equal.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
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Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Europe’s defense stocks were among the strong movers, with Thyssenkrupp gaining more than 8% following the spinout and IPO of its German warship manufacturer TKMS.
—Hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The lack of long-term commitments adds flexibility for renters or frequent movers.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Not all movers are created equal.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Mover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mover. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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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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