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as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
a dealer in fine fabrics
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as in seller
the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money
if both the dealer and the buyer are happy, then the item sold at a fair price
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Recent Examples of dealer
It was discovered by Amsterdam dealer Jan Six, a direct descendant of his namesake, the subject of a 1654 portrait by the artist, and it has been authenticated by experts Christopher Brown and Ernst van de Wetering.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
According to court records, between March and September 2024, investigators reportedly made 11 purchases of drugs from various dealers.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Hyundai dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software free of charge.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Online resale apps and marketplaces work for everyday brands, auction sites suit rare or collectible pieces and specialist vintage dealers or consignment shops handle high-value labels.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Other signage will be on display at its plants and dealers.
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Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The spokesperson said dealers will sell through current inventory and then support service efforts while also selling used vehicles.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Pets Requires pet dealers to disclose veterinarian records and directs the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to set up a public website listing people convicted of animal cruelty by the end of the year (SB 1004).
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
In addition to Donaldson and Rapp, Matt Voorhees, a poker dealer in Colorado and a friend of Donaldson’s, joined early.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
According to court records, between March and September 2024, investigators reportedly made 11 purchases of drugs from various dealers.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Hyundai dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software free of charge.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Online resale apps and marketplaces work for everyday brands, auction sites suit rare or collectible pieces and specialist vintage dealers or consignment shops handle high-value labels.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Other signage will be on display at its plants and dealers.
—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The spokesperson said dealers will sell through current inventory and then support service efforts while also selling used vehicles.
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Pets Requires pet dealers to disclose veterinarian records and directs the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to set up a public website listing people convicted of animal cruelty by the end of the year (SB 1004).
—
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
In addition to Donaldson and Rapp, Matt Voorhees, a poker dealer in Colorado and a friend of Donaldson’s, joined early.
—
Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealer
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New stops and set-ups for traders and investors who took our calls in Interactive Brokers (IBKR) , Caterpillar (CAT) and Delta (DAL) .
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The fear of missing out often pushes traders to pile into buzzy memecoins or the newest, hottest token.
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The event has discounts on top brands like Apple, Dyson, Kate Spade, and Ninja, plus Amazon best-sellers and other coveted products.
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In 2025, sellers offered fewer discounts as Trump tariffs slammed their margins — and consumers bought anyway, sending sales up more than 30%.
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After settling along India’s west coast, many Parsis built their lives as merchants in bustling ports.
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Attendees can enjoy food trucks, merchant vendors, youth soccer activities, jersey customizations and cultural exhibits representing countries from around the world.
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Renting out parking lots, auditoriums and other school facilities often involves coming in on weekends and troubleshooting issues with vendors throughout the week, the North Side principal said.
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Earlier this year the company was the focus of a slew of negative media reports regarding delays in both vendor and supplier payments and its financial reporting obligations with Australia’s corporate regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
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“Dealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealer. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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