as in customer
a person who buys goods and services
Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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Recent Examples of consumer
After holding just shy of the $4 a gallon mark for a couple of weeks, the floodgates broke open this week in Florida with consumers seeing major hikes at the pump.
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David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The Eurovision Song Contest Asia’s exclusive social partner is Zoop, which will introduce a fan participation platform that gives consumers the chance to engage with artists, join communities and be recognised and rewarded for their efforts.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
This is a solid first showing that should satisfy most consumers who aren't obsessed with benchmarks and maximum possible speed.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Parabens and other preservatives can trigger skin reactions for some sensitive consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The Eurovision Song Contest Asia’s exclusive social partner is Zoop, which will introduce a fan participation platform that gives consumers the chance to engage with artists, join communities and be recognised and rewarded for their efforts.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
This is a solid first showing that should satisfy most consumers who aren't obsessed with benchmarks and maximum possible speed.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Parabens and other preservatives can trigger skin reactions for some sensitive consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumer
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Officers cleared customers from the store and parking lot, and requested the gas pumps be turned off, the lawsuit said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Moe Rewards members will also be automatically entered to win free burritos for a year with any National Burrito Day purchase, and 100 lucky customers can win.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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In their post, the original poster (OP), user TeacherGuy1980, pushed back on the idea that today’s students are naturally tech-savvy and called for a return to dedicated computer skills classes.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, some are cautious to laud the partnership out of fear of what has happened time and again with self-conscious users (who are primarily underage) on social media platforms.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Members of the Three Black Cats Tenant Association gathered in front of the building on Francisco Avenue at Schubert Avenue, demanding that the longtime owner sell to a buyer who will allow the residents to stay in their apartments at affordable rates.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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One buyer who is thrilled with his purchase is Dustin Cano, ownerof Meritage Wine Market in Encinitas and Santa Barbara, Calif.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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Arnold has not been charged, and his attorney, Tim Jansen, denied his client's involvement in the case.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But Nussbaumer is working on a party closet in a San Antonio home that will hold her client’s collection of Mexican and Latin ceramics.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumer. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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