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Recent Examples of costermonger
Croft was said to have taken his fashion inspiration from costermongers, who were roving traders selling fruit, vegetables, fish and produce on the streets of east London, a working-class area that developed its own distinct accent and vocabulary riddled with rhyming slang, known as Cockney.
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Megan Specia, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
Megan Specia, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costermonger
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Even the oldest maxim about cab drivers and bell hops giving share prices was tested by relating an anecdote about comments in his village pub from locals and complete strangers firing questions at him and a fellow gold trader about the gold price.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Online prediction markets also gained attention earlier this month, when an anonymous trader earned more than $463,000 by accurately predicting that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro would be captured.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Past disputes have included Australian intelligence wiretapping accusations involving Indonesia's former president, the execution of Australian drug smugglers and tensions over people smuggling.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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These days, most kidnappings are typically connected to domestic or family issues, human smugglers or mental illness.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Key lime pie has been enjoyed by locals in Key West for over 100 years, which means bootleggers and Ernest Hemingway both (most likely) indulged in the sweet-tart treat.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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And follow along on NASCAR’s journey, from its bootlegger beginnings to its billion-dollar rise to the top of the sports world.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Dec. 2025
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Snow pusher Also called a box plow or containment plow, a snow pusher is an attachment for skid steers, wheel loaders or tractors, meaning having access to one of these vehicles is a requirement for using a snow pusher.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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This set comes with a cuticle pusher and a buffer to smooth nails and leave them looking polished and clean.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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Because of Venezuelans’ eroded spending power, markets are less busy than even a few months ago, according to merchants and customers.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Berliner was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1851 into a Jewish merchant family.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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This inexpensive material can be wrapped around stakes or poles, or used with wood to build a more elaborate fence design.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The head of one Chinese marketing company said its virtual bots consistently outperform human sellers.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chances are, the club will look to continue its newfound strategy of being good sellers.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Over 170 artists and vendors line the streets.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sunday’s festivities included a community yoga session on the new lawn and the Sunny Side Up Market featuring local vendors.—
Joe Cavaretta,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Costermonger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costermonger. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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