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 Republican Congressman and auctioneer, previously had to walk back plans to start tax season later and eliminate the IRS' free tax filing program.
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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
The black-tie gala will once again feature a live auction of luxury goods, experiences and art led by auctioneer Simon de Pury.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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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
The black-tie gala will once again feature a live auction of luxury goods, experiences and art led by auctioneer Simon de Pury.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctioneer
Noun
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The company is an online seller of rare and hard-to-find fashion items and accessories, and this duffel appears to be one of them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unifrance organizes affairs and alongside screenings and buyer-seller meetings, attendees move en-masse from one event to the next.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fall Block Party at Hotel Dryce Enjoy a night filled with cocktails, food pop-ups from GUSTOS and La Pasadita, and an art vendor market that spills into the street.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Huawei's market share in China jumped to 18% in the second quarter versus 15% in the same period last year, and the company is now the biggest smartphone vendor in China, Counterpoint Research data showed.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 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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The gap lower at the open is what most traders are watching.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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An unwinding of pessimism amongst short-term option traders could help MU keep charging higher.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This fall, Ram dealers will be as popular as the house passing out full-size Snickers on Halloween.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Buyers are allowed to transfer the credit to the dealer at the time of the sale.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Auctioneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auctioneer. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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