: 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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There is no need to leave your cherished items and valuables in the hands of movers who are not vetted or companies that have not been verified.
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Chris Gallagher, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
Read key documents from the U.S. Department of Transportation and all information provided by the mover.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
The challenge will be making these plans a reality, not just for a few first movers but for whole industries.
—Kassia Yanosek, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2022
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.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
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Chris Gallagher, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
Read key documents from the U.S. Department of Transportation and all information provided by the mover.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
The challenge will be making these plans a reality, not just for a few first movers but for whole industries.
—Kassia Yanosek, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2022
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.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
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“Mover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mover. Accessed 17 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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