consignment

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Recent Examples of consignment Staff were introduced to the accounting metric EBITDA, rather than plum consignments, as the determining measure of success. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 My favorite section is our Black Independent Author Showcase, which features books from self-published and independently published Black authors through our consignment program. American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025 Find boutique fashion at Pink Threads, consignment clothing at Valerie’s Loft, and home goods and other gift items at The Cardinal’s Nest. Hike at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park The scenery at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is second to none. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025 Some products are bought while others are carried on consignment. David Moin, Footwear News, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for consignment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consignment
Noun
  • Lashers are the dockworkers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
  • After investing more than $400 million to expand the facility to handle the largest cargo vessels, the company is also building a manufacturing and trade zone nearby in Berbera.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But a subsequent tracking update said the shipment had cleared customs and was on the way.
    Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Just hours after news of the ceasefire broke, it was reported that Israel’s internal security service, the Shin Bet, had apprehended a shipment of advanced Iranian weaponry destined for militants in the West Bank.
    Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The accreditation score reflects the range of structural and/or quality requirements from the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
    Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges last renewed the school’s accreditation in 2023 for a five-year period.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ship owners and freight carriers often use vessel financing structures as an alternative to traditional bank loans and to diversify their debt and equity.
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Arkansas Highway Police Chief Jeff Holmes said the partnership allows for cutting-edge tools to be used at two of the most important state freight gateways.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Profitability Pivot Wall Street’s mandate for profitability has forced platforms to scrutinize development pipelines and optimize ROI.
    Alejandro Rojas, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
  • On Thursday, the mandate of the steering committee was terminated.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The top-loading tray holds up to 60 sheets of paper, and 3 months of ink are included with your purchase.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
  • According to a police affidavit based on hotel video footage of the scuffle and the driver’s statement to authorities, Sanchez accosted the driver of a box truck that backed into the loading docks at a hotel.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hannah Wise and Ian Cummings have been promoted to the second-highest management roles at The Star following the promotion of Greg Farmer to McClatchy’s executive vice president of local news and Andale Gross to The Star’s executive editor.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
  • While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • CargoNet's Lewis said sometimes freight companies do not know a load of goods is stolen until weeks, months or even a year later.
    Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • This growing load could lead to voltage fluctuations, outages, and system disruptions during peak charging hours.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Consignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consignment. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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