as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
free trade agreements that are favored by merchants on both sides of the border
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Recent Examples of merchant
Isaacs, a Jewish apprentice merchant from England, loosed the rope around his waist and jumped for his life, landing on the edge of the Zulu kingdom.
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Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
Walter is chairman and CEO of TWG Global, a diversified holding company that spans financial services; insurance; AI and related technologies; sports, media and entertainment; lending and corporate finance; and merchant banking.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
DoorDash is also waiving merchant fees for food banks and pantries, aiming to provide the equivalent of one million meals.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Our merchants were stuck at home.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
Walter is chairman and CEO of TWG Global, a diversified holding company that spans financial services; insurance; AI and related technologies; sports, media and entertainment; lending and corporate finance; and merchant banking.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
DoorDash is also waiving merchant fees for food banks and pantries, aiming to provide the equivalent of one million meals.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Our merchants were stuck at home.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchant
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Sourced from a military memorabilia trader in Dallas, Texas, the helmet was flattened in a press, rather than with a hammer, to preserve its original markings and imperfections.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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In fact, sell-offs into oversold conditions on the two-hour chart have consistently marked buying opportunities — with traders stepping in on each of the past five occurrences.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Now, Waltz steps into the shoes of Henrich Harlander, a powerful and wealthy arms dealer who funds Victor's dangerous experiments.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The dealers will inspect all four wheels and replace the wheels and front and rear hubs if needed.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Merchant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchant. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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