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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
It was discovered by Amsterdam dealer Jan Six, a direct descendant of his namesake, the subject of a 1654 portrait by the artist, and it has been authenticated by experts Christopher Brown and Ernst van de Wetering.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
According to court records, between March and September 2024, investigators reportedly made 11 purchases of drugs from various dealers.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Hyundai dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software free of charge.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Online resale apps and marketplaces work for everyday brands, auction sites suit rare or collectible pieces and specialist vintage dealers or consignment shops handle high-value labels.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Other signage will be on display at its plants and dealers.
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Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The spokesperson said dealers will sell through current inventory and then support service efforts while also selling used vehicles.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Pets Requires pet dealers to disclose veterinarian records and directs the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to set up a public website listing people convicted of animal cruelty by the end of the year (SB 1004).
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
In addition to Donaldson and Rapp, Matt Voorhees, a poker dealer in Colorado and a friend of Donaldson’s, joined early.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
According to court records, between March and September 2024, investigators reportedly made 11 purchases of drugs from various dealers.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Hyundai dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software free of charge.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Online resale apps and marketplaces work for everyday brands, auction sites suit rare or collectible pieces and specialist vintage dealers or consignment shops handle high-value labels.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Other signage will be on display at its plants and dealers.
—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The spokesperson said dealers will sell through current inventory and then support service efforts while also selling used vehicles.
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Pets Requires pet dealers to disclose veterinarian records and directs the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to set up a public website listing people convicted of animal cruelty by the end of the year (SB 1004).
—
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
In addition to Donaldson and Rapp, Matt Voorhees, a poker dealer in Colorado and a friend of Donaldson’s, joined early.
—
Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealer
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New stops and set-ups for traders and investors who took our calls in Interactive Brokers (IBKR) , Caterpillar (CAT) and Delta (DAL) .
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The fear of missing out often pushes traders to pile into buzzy memecoins or the newest, hottest token.
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The Better Business Bureau says scammers are targeting renters and unsuspecting home sellers through sophisticated online schemes that have grown a lot over the years.
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Cavanaugh, who has been running the combined company for three years, sounded more like a buyer than a seller.
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For Verizon Dollars, Berland said the company wanted to avoid telling customers which brands and merchants should matter to them.
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Dutch merchants, families and investors moved through a wide Atlantic network that connected Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and North America.
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Renting out parking lots, auditoriums and other school facilities often involves coming in on weekends and troubleshooting issues with vendors throughout the week, the North Side principal said.
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Earlier this year the company was the focus of a slew of negative media reports regarding delays in both vendor and supplier payments and its financial reporting obligations with Australia’s corporate regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
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“Dealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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