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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
Gregor Gregersen, founder of precious-metals dealer Silver Bullion, said the abrupt nature of the drop suggested something a bit other than orderly profit-taking.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Also not to be missed are the Polpette dell’Alessandra, meatballs of beef and pork in bright red sauce ($8), and an 8-inch quarter pan portion of pizza—dealer’s choice, ranging from $8 to $10.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
On one side, there’s Yves Bouvier, an art dealer who claims a former buyer has destroyed him, professionally and personally.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
My advice is to internet shop for the best price and let dealers bid against each other for your business.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Gamers will know Brok as the beloved weapons dealer with an unrivaled artistry for creative, foul-mouthed curses.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The people buying their diamonds are mostly local dealers and exporters, and the miners have little or no access to the international market.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
With silver at about $120 per ounce, dealers typically charge under $10 per ounce over spot for standard government coins.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Ford marked the occasion by working with its top Nugget dealers to refresh the Nugget's layout and design.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Also not to be missed are the Polpette dell’Alessandra, meatballs of beef and pork in bright red sauce ($8), and an 8-inch quarter pan portion of pizza—dealer’s choice, ranging from $8 to $10.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
On one side, there’s Yves Bouvier, an art dealer who claims a former buyer has destroyed him, professionally and personally.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
My advice is to internet shop for the best price and let dealers bid against each other for your business.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Gamers will know Brok as the beloved weapons dealer with an unrivaled artistry for creative, foul-mouthed curses.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The people buying their diamonds are mostly local dealers and exporters, and the miners have little or no access to the international market.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
With silver at about $120 per ounce, dealers typically charge under $10 per ounce over spot for standard government coins.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Ford marked the occasion by working with its top Nugget dealers to refresh the Nugget's layout and design.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealer
Noun
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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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Global funds remain net sellers of shares, while heavy bond issuance continues to weigh on debt markets.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rockwood Capital was the seller of the 16-acre tech campus, which totals 289,000 square feet, according to the public documents.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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What started as labor strikes and merchant protests over currency collapse and inflation has expanded into widespread street demonstrations and student protests.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Unrest at the Tehran bazaar is particularly unsettling for officials because the shuttering of shops at the ancient marketplace and protests from the merchant class were key elements that led to the overthrow of the monarchy in 1979.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 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
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“Dealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealer. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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