as in seller
a person who runs an auction
The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.
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Recent Examples of auctioneer
Brigitte Kruse, an Elvis memorabilia auctioneer, and Kevin Fialko, an Elvis memorabilia collector, sued Presley on Monday for fraud and breach of contract.
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Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Long, a former Republican Congressman and auctioneer, previously had to walk back plans to start tax season later and eliminate the IRS' free tax filing program.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
The auctioneer says bidders must have a minimum net worth of $500 million.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Fritz Hatton is renowned in Napa Valley and the world of wine for his amazing talent and success as a fine wine auctioneer.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
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Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Long, a former Republican Congressman and auctioneer, previously had to walk back plans to start tax season later and eliminate the IRS' free tax filing program.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
The auctioneer says bidders must have a minimum net worth of $500 million.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Fritz Hatton is renowned in Napa Valley and the world of wine for his amazing talent and success as a fine wine auctioneer.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctioneer
Noun
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Most importantly, there’s a better balance of power between buyers and sellers than there has been in years.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The craft seller at a roadside market is earning her independence.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The festival also features art vendors, local talent, food trucks and, for kids, face painting, bubbles and bouncy houses.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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For example, spyware vendor Saito Tech (formerly Candiru), which has been on the US Commerce Department’s Entity List since 2021, saw new investment by US firm Integrity Partners in 2024.—
Vas Panagiotopoulos,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Klarna makes money by charging merchants that use its online payment tools a small fee on every transaction.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Due to Visa and Mastercard’s interchange rules, credit card transactions carry higher fees for merchants.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And yet interest rate traders are 100% convinced a cut is coming at the Fed’s next meeting.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stocks rose sharply following the reports as traders priced in an even greater probability of interest rate reductions ahead.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mending dealer relationships As well as bringing back a strong product lineup in North America, Filosa hopes to amend the company's relationship with dealers.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cantor Fitzgerald will act as reserve custodian and primary dealer.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Auctioneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auctioneer. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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