as in seller
a person who runs an auction
The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.
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Recent Examples of auctioneer
Long, a former U.S. Representative from Missouri, was an auctioneer before his election to Congress and has been a longtime Trump ally.
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
However, the auctioneer decided to investigate further before taking the sculpture for Comité Rodin’s assessment.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 11 June 2025
The previous owners – a family from central France – had no idea of its value and had displayed the sculpture on top of a piano alongside family photos, auctioneer Aymeric Rouillac told CNN on Tuesday.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
On sillier fronts, O'Brien also thanked folks from his career via a professional livestock auctioneer.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 4 May 2025
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
However, the auctioneer decided to investigate further before taking the sculpture for Comité Rodin’s assessment.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 11 June 2025
The previous owners – a family from central France – had no idea of its value and had displayed the sculpture on top of a piano alongside family photos, auctioneer Aymeric Rouillac told CNN on Tuesday.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
On sillier fronts, O'Brien also thanked folks from his career via a professional livestock auctioneer.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctioneer
Noun
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While Rumours may never be replaced as Fleetwood Mac’s top seller, that blockbuster could soon be joined by another popular beauty in diamond territory.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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On one hand, plunging sales and growing inventory is putting downward pressure on prices, forcing many sellers to offer reductions to attract reluctant buyers.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Noun
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By selecting anchor platforms that allow super users to enable features without coding expertise or vendor intervention, your organization reduces costs and maintains greater strategic control over HR technology.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Officials say the contract with vendor Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., expired July 5 and the village chose not to renew it.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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That promise, Plaza merchants and area residents say, so far is being kept.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Competition between these companies has intensified this year, with all three expanding their delivery networks and pledging billions in subsidies to merchants and consumers.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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For traders focused on events, recognizing these historical trends can be advantageous.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Trump's surprise Tuesday announcement of a 50% rate, at the highest end of traders' expectations, sharply jolted the copper market, with the premium paid by U.S. buyers over the rest of the world more than doubling to a record over $2,600.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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“Auctioneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auctioneer. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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