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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
Glaser’s opening monologue took jabs at MrBeast’s fanbase, Noah Kahan for looking like a weed dealer at a Dave Matthews concert and Victoria Beckham for never cracking a smile.
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Antonio Ferme, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Commissioners voted to delay a final vote on the project plan, but only after the legislative tea leaves were looking hazardous for Kelly Tractor, a heavy equipment dealer.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Vet dealers carefully, avoid unsolicited offers and be cautious of prices that seem too good to be true.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
In it, Tony (Al Pacino) visits the home of his new boss, the drug/car dealer Frank (Robert Loggia).
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Westlake Financial works directly with dealers to offer loan programs with dealer fees as low as $0.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Procopio allegedly provided a drug dealer with information on investigations into the dealer's activities, and let the dealer know if any of their acquaintances were working with law enforcement, Sunday said.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
In the recently redone kitchen, Lawson added a bright yellow ceiling in Neggin Saffron from his collection of paint colors for Ressource and an antique Dutch chandelier from a favorite dealer in the Netherlands.
—Anne Hardy, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Antonio Ferme, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Commissioners voted to delay a final vote on the project plan, but only after the legislative tea leaves were looking hazardous for Kelly Tractor, a heavy equipment dealer.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Vet dealers carefully, avoid unsolicited offers and be cautious of prices that seem too good to be true.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
In it, Tony (Al Pacino) visits the home of his new boss, the drug/car dealer Frank (Robert Loggia).
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Westlake Financial works directly with dealers to offer loan programs with dealer fees as low as $0.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Procopio allegedly provided a drug dealer with information on investigations into the dealer's activities, and let the dealer know if any of their acquaintances were working with law enforcement, Sunday said.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
In the recently redone kitchen, Lawson added a bright yellow ceiling in Neggin Saffron from his collection of paint colors for Ressource and an antique Dutch chandelier from a favorite dealer in the Netherlands.
—Anne Hardy, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealer
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Companies with agricultural supply chains — from food and beverage manufacturers to commodity traders, insurers, and logistics firms — absorb fertilizer shocks through input costs, contract failures, and sovereign credit risk in key sourcing markets.—
Carlos Alvarado Quesada,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Polymarket traders have even reported that Nate has a 52% chance of dying in Euphoria Season 3.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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Such a transaction takes some of the leverage out of the seller’s grasp on the transaction.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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This set, which includes lip liner, blush, and lipstick, is the smartest way to snag some top sellers and makes for a good gift.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, a backlog of 18,000 merchant mariner credentials has built up, delaying the certification of workers essential to maritime commerce.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the mall’s food court, customers frequently pay using an app that grants small credit lines affiliated to certain merchants.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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For a few seconds, everyone at Progressive Field — players, umpires, fans, cotton candy vendors — stared at the video board, awaiting the handy diagram that would determine whether the Cleveland Guardians’ lead was in jeopardy.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Organized by the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association, the event featured more than 450 vendors selling arts, crafts, and international food, plus several entertainment stages and a dog-friendly beer garden.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Dealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealer. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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