as in customer
a person who buys goods and services
Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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Recent Examples of consumer
The project works to ensure equal opportunity for diverse employees, entrepreneurs and consumers.
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Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The surge in construction of data centers and other large industrial consumers of electricity has created a gaping supply shortfall across Exelon’s territory, Butler said, and left its customers facing record-high prices.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
And regulators are also targeting the transparency of Shein’s recommendation systems that suggest more products to consumers.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The surge in construction of data centers and other large industrial consumers of electricity has created a gaping supply shortfall across Exelon’s territory, Butler said, and left its customers facing record-high prices.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
And regulators are also targeting the transparency of Shein’s recommendation systems that suggest more products to consumers.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumer
Noun
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His customers come from all walks of life, from all backgrounds, of all races.—
Andrés Soto,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The scandal dates to 2013, when a new DWP billing system issued erroneous bills to thousands of customers, including a Van Nuys couple billed nearly $52,000.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Zuckerberg is expected to face questions about what Meta has known about the risks of its platforms for young users, and whether those safety features were sufficient to mitigate them.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility This property is not currently accessible for wheelchair users.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In negotiating parlance, that’s the most a buyer is willing to pay, and Paramount hasn’t shared its answer.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Which buyer profile is most immediately receptive?—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nelson said his client, now cleared by a jury, continues to hope for justice for his wife more than 11 years later.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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The eight-player leadership council known as the executive subcommittee, which counted five Boras clients, voted unanimously against the deal.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumer. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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