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a person who runs an auction
The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.
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Recent Examples of auctioneers
At the heart of this tradition are the auctioneers, whose skill can determine not only the outcome of a sale but also the livelihoods of the exhibitors.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
This iteration is one of just 30 300 SLs that were delivered to France, according to the auctioneers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
During Ghost Month, the seventh month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, auctioneers sell seemingly ordinary items—backpacks, calculators, tchotchkes—imbued with a spiritual charge thought to bring good luck.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
That includes the classic auction with auctioneers speaking really fast, selling antiques or paintings or whatever.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Classic car dealers and auctioneers blame global uncertainty, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, along with weakness in China.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
This iteration is one of just 30 300 SLs that were delivered to France, according to the auctioneers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
During Ghost Month, the seventh month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, auctioneers sell seemingly ordinary items—backpacks, calculators, tchotchkes—imbued with a spiritual charge thought to bring good luck.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
That includes the classic auction with auctioneers speaking really fast, selling antiques or paintings or whatever.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Classic car dealers and auctioneers blame global uncertainty, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, along with weakness in China.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctioneers
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When used thoughtfully, AI can materially improve the speed, accuracy, and effectiveness of the M&A due diligence process, benefiting both buyers and sellers.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The collaboration introduces a product that allows sellers to offer golfers a way to plan, customize and book complete golf trips directly on their own platforms.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But to help root out the fraud, many community colleges have turned to a growing marketplace of identity verification software vendors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The 2025 farmers market also had more vendors than in its inaugural year.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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By Friday evening, word was that dealers were pleased with the attendance, and that sales were brisk.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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New-car dealers Craig Fisher of Boulder and Matthew Gebhardt of Loveland opposed Scout’s application.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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While curating the assortment, merchants need to stay focused on both sales and margin goals.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Overall, the county’s business community is feeling cynical about the state of the economy, with two-thirds of merchants reporting a negative future outlook, the study’s authors said.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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For now, data on Monday showed no clear sign that authorities stepped into the market in Tokyo last Friday, though traders still cannot rule out a small-scale intervention.—
Erica Yokoyama,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Crowded bearish positions now carry greater risk in an era where retail traders can quickly mobilize capital and amplify moves.—
Yun Li,Kate Rooney,Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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