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as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
a dealer in fine fabrics
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2
as in seller
the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money
if both the dealer and the buyer are happy, then the item sold at a fair price
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Recent Examples of dealer
Kitzing survived the war and became an antiques dealer, dying in 1987.
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Kate Sosin, Them., 31 Oct. 2025
Consult with dealer Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said vehicle owners under recall should check with a technician as soon as possible to determine whether their engine needs replacement.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The exit comes soon after MIPCOM Cannes, where Fremantle was selling the likes of Catherine Zeta-Jones cocaine dealer drama Kill Jackie, which was a Hot Ones selection in our pre-market feature earlier this month.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The historic ride is one of only 43 such examples in existence, according to the antiques dealer.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
There will be nearly 30 dealers and over 20 exhibits along with lapidary demonstrations, gem identification, kid’s zone, door prizes and grand prize raffle Trained Service Animals Only.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The dress was sourced from The RealList, a vintage and second-hand luxury dealer specializing in 90s and early 2000s fashion, that’s been tapped by everyone from Hailey Bieber to Kylie Jenner and Olivia Rodrigo for special red carpet moments.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
So call, click or visit your local RAM dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2025 RAM ProMaster 2500 Utility 159″ Wheelbase High Roof Cargo Van.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Today, the bikemaker has more than 5,000 dealers in India alone, with a global presence in more than 90 countries, and five manufacturing facilities spread out across the globe to meet that demand.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Kate Sosin, Them., 31 Oct. 2025
Consult with dealer Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said vehicle owners under recall should check with a technician as soon as possible to determine whether their engine needs replacement.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The exit comes soon after MIPCOM Cannes, where Fremantle was selling the likes of Catherine Zeta-Jones cocaine dealer drama Kill Jackie, which was a Hot Ones selection in our pre-market feature earlier this month.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The historic ride is one of only 43 such examples in existence, according to the antiques dealer.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
There will be nearly 30 dealers and over 20 exhibits along with lapidary demonstrations, gem identification, kid’s zone, door prizes and grand prize raffle Trained Service Animals Only.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The dress was sourced from The RealList, a vintage and second-hand luxury dealer specializing in 90s and early 2000s fashion, that’s been tapped by everyone from Hailey Bieber to Kylie Jenner and Olivia Rodrigo for special red carpet moments.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
So call, click or visit your local RAM dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2025 RAM ProMaster 2500 Utility 159″ Wheelbase High Roof Cargo Van.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Today, the bikemaker has more than 5,000 dealers in India alone, with a global presence in more than 90 countries, and five manufacturing facilities spread out across the globe to meet that demand.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealer
Noun
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Retail traders have quietly been emerging as the market's new smart money.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Gunvor rose to prominence in the 2000s as the world’s biggest trader in Russian oil.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If the sale is canceled, the seller may be able to keep the earnest money deposit, depending on state law.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Dreamland's Secret Recipe Now offered in all 11 locations, banana pudding is a top-three seller for the business.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trick or treaters with creative costumes and merchants with generous candy giveaways stretched from 5th Street to Ramona Street during the event, organized by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Other e-commerce players, like Etsy and Shopify merchants Glossier, Spanx and Vuori are also on board with the initiative.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a stunning shakeup, Saks Global has reorganized its top management to cut costs and improve relations with brands and vendors, positioning its chief executive officer, Marc Metrick, to be more directly involved with brand partners.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealer. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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