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as in traders
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
a dealer in fine fabrics
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as in sellers
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 dealers
As for tire manufacturers and dealers, the industry is split.
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Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The proposal would require extensive recordkeeping and impose steep fines on repair shops, recyclers, pawn shops and secondhand dealers that traffic in undocumented airbags.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
In addition to tighter supply, automakers and dealers have also cut back on industry practices like leasing and incentives because supply was so short.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 10 June 2026
As a remedy, Honda and Acura dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit if necessary, or repair or replace the rear subframe components at no cost to vehicle owners.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Four dealers that specialize in YSL finds — Ancien Vintage, Moore’s Vintage, Manifold Vintage, and Vestiaire Collective — will be serving up apparel and accessories.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Allen subsequently pleaded guilty to felony drug trafficking charges and provided the names of other dealers in exchange for a sentence of three to seven years rather than possible life imprisonment.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
With the purchases of Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International expected to be completed by the end of the summer, the casino industry is keeping an eye on what new ownership could mean for Las Vegas job losses, especially as more casinos move away from live dealers.
—Ksnv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
Remedy Subaru dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the vehicle's glass panel for free.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The proposal would require extensive recordkeeping and impose steep fines on repair shops, recyclers, pawn shops and secondhand dealers that traffic in undocumented airbags.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
In addition to tighter supply, automakers and dealers have also cut back on industry practices like leasing and incentives because supply was so short.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 10 June 2026
As a remedy, Honda and Acura dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit if necessary, or repair or replace the rear subframe components at no cost to vehicle owners.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Four dealers that specialize in YSL finds — Ancien Vintage, Moore’s Vintage, Manifold Vintage, and Vestiaire Collective — will be serving up apparel and accessories.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Allen subsequently pleaded guilty to felony drug trafficking charges and provided the names of other dealers in exchange for a sentence of three to seven years rather than possible life imprisonment.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
With the purchases of Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International expected to be completed by the end of the summer, the casino industry is keeping an eye on what new ownership could mean for Las Vegas job losses, especially as more casinos move away from live dealers.
—Ksnv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
Remedy Subaru dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the vehicle's glass panel for free.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealers
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As with other futures markets, compute contracts would also draw speculators — traders with no direct need for GPU capacity but a view on where compute prices are headed.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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After SpaceX’s rally on Monday, many traders wagered the stock had risen too far, too fast.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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In reality, many digital-product sellers generate sales through search engines, email marketing and niche online communities.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Best sellers include Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, cheesecake ice cream with raspberry and Oreo, and Fat Elvis, which is banana ice cream with chocolate and peanut butter flakes.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The new merchants are expected to be lively additions to downtown San Ramon, according to Sunset Development.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Visa and OpenAI did not disclose the financial terms of the collaboration and did not give details on the fees that merchants or customers would have to pay.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The park will be filled with live music, local vendors, food trucks and activities for the whole family.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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Through July 19, Adidas has set up its own fan zone in Brooklyn Bridge Park with live screenings, a soccer pitch, a beer garden and food vendors.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dealers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealers. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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