as in customers
a person who buys goods and services
Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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Recent Examples of consumers
Silver plans are a middle-tier option that the ACA marketplaces offer for qualifying consumers.
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David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Looking beyond consumers The company does not see TRINITY as only a consumer product.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
To Newton, the saga was a reminder of how, in the age of increasingly sophisticated and accessible generative AI, anyone online can easily and quickly fool even the most discerning content consumers.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Because Massachusetts has laws to protect consumers, Susan has the right to file a lawsuit and a complaint with the Attorney General's office.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The vases also reflect his perspective that design should slow down and allow consumers to hold onto items for longer than the fashion cycle typically revolves today.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
While the technology is designed for diabetics, Dexcom is seeing interest from health-conscious consumers.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Despite a slew of reforms enacted last year to rein in the practices of towing companies, more needs to be done to protect consumers whose cars face removal and possible sale, the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Looking beyond consumers The company does not see TRINITY as only a consumer product.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
To Newton, the saga was a reminder of how, in the age of increasingly sophisticated and accessible generative AI, anyone online can easily and quickly fool even the most discerning content consumers.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Because Massachusetts has laws to protect consumers, Susan has the right to file a lawsuit and a complaint with the Attorney General's office.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The vases also reflect his perspective that design should slow down and allow consumers to hold onto items for longer than the fashion cycle typically revolves today.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
While the technology is designed for diabetics, Dexcom is seeing interest from health-conscious consumers.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Despite a slew of reforms enacted last year to rein in the practices of towing companies, more needs to be done to protect consumers whose cars face removal and possible sale, the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumers
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Instead, the company targets private customers who need direct transport over rivers, between islands, or across large ranches.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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It’ll be deployed to Google DeepMind and Hyundai’s Robotics Metaplant Applications center in the coming months, and additional customers will adopt it in early 2027.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fellow Mumsnet users quickly chimed in with their honest opinions.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Trade-in buyers with negative equity financed $11,164 more than the typical new car buyer.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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At Goldman Sachs’ annual At the Helm event, the bank’s affluent clients dropped and did pushups for a Navy SEAL, unfurled their relationship with wealth guru Sahil Bloom, and strategized legacy with Mindy Kaling.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The food hub works with 60 to 65 farms across Arkansas; one of its larger clients is Fayetteville Public Schools.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Consumers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumers. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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