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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
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing parts and updating software for free.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 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
These products are widely available through reputable gold dealers, and at current prices, a 1-gram gold bar can cost under $100 (depending on dealer premiums).
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Primary dealers, a special designation set by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, are required to participate in Treasury auctions and submit bids.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The marketplace features the work of jewelry artists, beadmakers, gemstone specialists, vintage dealers, textile designers and creative suppliers, live demonstrations and workshops.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
The Senate Democrats want a review of any communications between White House and executive branch employees and external parties, such as financial institutions, brokers, dealers, investment advisers or business associates, that may have included nonpublic information.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 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
These products are widely available through reputable gold dealers, and at current prices, a 1-gram gold bar can cost under $100 (depending on dealer premiums).
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Primary dealers, a special designation set by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, are required to participate in Treasury auctions and submit bids.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Apr. 2026
For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The marketplace features the work of jewelry artists, beadmakers, gemstone specialists, vintage dealers, textile designers and creative suppliers, live demonstrations and workshops.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
The Senate Democrats want a review of any communications between White House and executive branch employees and external parties, such as financial institutions, brokers, dealers, investment advisers or business associates, that may have included nonpublic information.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealers
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The app began as an aggregator for perpetual futures, a form of derivative popular among crypto traders.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their rapid growth has also raised concerns over whether traders with privileged information, such as politicians, could improperly profit from world events.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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The number of Bank of America customers selling secondhand clothes increased 16% year over year in March, according to the report, and Gen Z made up 41% of sellers selling their clothes secondhand so far this year.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Conditions still favor sellers, although the market is slowly moving toward greater balance.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
24 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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The backstory Penang is a mosaic of ethnic influences—the result of waves of immigration that peaked in the 18th and 19th centuries, drawing merchants and laborers from various parts of the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Xerces Society also offers region-specific lists of plants that support pollinators, along with vendors that sell them as plants or seeds.—
Ann Hinga Klein,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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Based on the physical locations of Burlington’s stores and vendors near the distribution center, the company expects to shave some freight costs relative to sales, said Kristin Wolfe, chief financial officer of Burlington Stores, during an earnings call on March 5.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Dealers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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