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as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
a dealer in fine fabrics
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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
Many of these important pieces ended up in museums around the world thanks to art dealers who either faked provenance papers or smuggled them out of the country.
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Add the major packages, Nappa leather and assorted trim goodies and the car climbs toward the high-$50,000 range before taxes and dealer charges.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
In the past four years, more than a dozen dealers have left galleries to work for boutique artist agencies in New York.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 18 June 2026
On Tuesday, the New York Supreme Court ordered billionaire art dealer David Nahmad to return a prized Amedeo Modigliani within 30 days to the grandson of the late Jewish dealer Oscar Stettiner, reports The Art Newspaper.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
The best advice he was given early in his career came from a dealer.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Allocation system pressures dealers.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 June 2026
Courtesy Carvana Carvana is not committing to expanding the exact experience to its other franchised dealer locations, but Taira told CNBC that the overall process of online sales, vehicle testing and service are expected to be consistent throughout the locations.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 June 2026
While the Lemon Law Arbitration Program covers only new car sales, Connecticut also requires dealers who sell used cars over a purchase price of $3,000 to provide a warranty.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Add the major packages, Nappa leather and assorted trim goodies and the car climbs toward the high-$50,000 range before taxes and dealer charges.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
In the past four years, more than a dozen dealers have left galleries to work for boutique artist agencies in New York.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 18 June 2026
On Tuesday, the New York Supreme Court ordered billionaire art dealer David Nahmad to return a prized Amedeo Modigliani within 30 days to the grandson of the late Jewish dealer Oscar Stettiner, reports The Art Newspaper.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
The best advice he was given early in his career came from a dealer.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Allocation system pressures dealers.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 June 2026
Courtesy Carvana Carvana is not committing to expanding the exact experience to its other franchised dealer locations, but Taira told CNBC that the overall process of online sales, vehicle testing and service are expected to be consistent throughout the locations.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 June 2026
While the Lemon Law Arbitration Program covers only new car sales, Connecticut also requires dealers who sell used cars over a purchase price of $3,000 to provide a warranty.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealer
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Built by brothers William and Charles Bent in 1833, the original fort thrived for 16 years as a hub where fur traders, Native Americans and Mexican merchants converged to do business.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But traders see it as a near certainty that the Fed will leave its main interest rate steady after its two-day meeting ends Wednesday.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Now, digital agents are representing human users and making purchases online, prompting sellers to reconfigure their businesses to better serve agents that read descriptions of products rather than look at photos to decide what to buy.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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By the way, the pattern for IPOs is that the high options premiums that exist early on tend to wane, so if buying SPCX early was the key for buyers of the stock, the better edge for options sellers is to start early.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Historically, barrels of Madeira spent months crossing tropical oceans aboard ships, and merchants realized that the heat actually improved the wine rather than ruining it.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Allison Yelaska of Aurora was one of the many merchants at the event.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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At the time, Joanna celebrated Magnolia Market's milestone by sharing highlights from the first Silobration on Instagram, including photos and videos of the live performances, vendors and crowds that attended.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Take a bite of the Big Apple at spots like Chelsea Market, where local vendors serve everything from casual bites to standout dishes.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Dealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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