: 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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South Dakota ranked as the most popular state for movers this year, according to the analysis.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The pattern suggests a company that views first-mover advantage as overrated and timing discipline as underrated.
—Ioannis Ioannou, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Norman Powell is solid and a nice scorer, but not a real needle mover.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The district is likely to hire movers to help with the project.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The pattern suggests a company that views first-mover advantage as overrated and timing discipline as underrated.
—Ioannis Ioannou, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Norman Powell is solid and a nice scorer, but not a real needle mover.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The district is likely to hire movers to help with the project.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Mover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mover. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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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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