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
Keisuke Oishi, country manager for Prime Video Japan, reflected on the platform’s 10th anniversary in the country, noting that when the service launched in 2015, Japanese consumers were still unfamiliar with subscription streaming despite the model already gaining traction elsewhere.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
On exceptionally windy or sunny days, Ireland’s renewable sources often generate far more electricity than consumers need or the national grid can handle.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
The department store is rethinking its approach to luxury, as consumers are now pushing back against a decade of increasingly standardized and ubiquitous products.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Plus, other members of the Fed's rate-setting committee signaled interest rate changes could come, just not the cuts some consumers have hoped for.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 June 2026
On the contrary, both producers and consumers have long sung its praises, leaving behind a wealth of sources.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
What another rate hike could mean for consumers For most households, a single quarter-point rate hike wouldn’t dramatically change monthly expenses overnight.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The Bureau’s gasoline index, which measures what consumers pay at the pump, has climbed more than 40% since May 2025.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The latest forecast of an increase — as measured by the Consumer Price Index due out later this morning — comes as many consumers are still grappling with prices that remain well above pre-pandemic levels.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
On exceptionally windy or sunny days, Ireland’s renewable sources often generate far more electricity than consumers need or the national grid can handle.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
The department store is rethinking its approach to luxury, as consumers are now pushing back against a decade of increasingly standardized and ubiquitous products.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Plus, other members of the Fed's rate-setting committee signaled interest rate changes could come, just not the cuts some consumers have hoped for.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 June 2026
On the contrary, both producers and consumers have long sung its praises, leaving behind a wealth of sources.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
What another rate hike could mean for consumers For most households, a single quarter-point rate hike wouldn’t dramatically change monthly expenses overnight.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The Bureau’s gasoline index, which measures what consumers pay at the pump, has climbed more than 40% since May 2025.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The latest forecast of an increase — as measured by the Consumer Price Index due out later this morning — comes as many consumers are still grappling with prices that remain well above pre-pandemic levels.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consumers
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The shoes will be priced at $140 in North America, while international customers should expect to pay the equivalent of $135.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The food and drink menu continues to evolve to satisfy hungry customers.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Interest in kratom surged in the last couple of years as users have reported consuming the compound in the form of a pill, powder or tea to treat various ailments.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Technical writers This job involves translating complex technical information into straightforward, readable guides for users.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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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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Since at least 2010, the father and son have sought to bring clients together by holding World Cup watch parties at new properties, particularly when Brazil plays.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Jon Hyman, chair of the employment and labor practice at the Wickens Herzer Panza law firm, advises his clients to trust individual managers to work out arrangements on a case-by-case basis.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Consumers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consumers. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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