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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
Police said over the course of several months, Bierly made fraudulent transactions at more than a dozen vehicle or trailer dealers across Westmoreland County.
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Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 9 May 2026
In Europe, the trend has been led by art collectors and dealers.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Private companies such as UPS and FedEx also restrict gun shipments to customers with federal firearms licenses, such as importers, manufacturers, dealers and collectors.
—Jessica Hill The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Compared to other precious metals dealers, Birch Gold Group is a lower-cost option, with a minimum investment of $5,000 — significantly lower than other dealers, which often require $10,000 to $50,000 to start.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Not the Venice Biennale, though that is no doubt where many dealers, collectors, and artists are this week.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 May 2026
Take time to research dealers, auction houses, and online sellers, paying attention to expertise, condition reporting, and their general willingness to answer questions.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 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
Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 9 May 2026
In Europe, the trend has been led by art collectors and dealers.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Private companies such as UPS and FedEx also restrict gun shipments to customers with federal firearms licenses, such as importers, manufacturers, dealers and collectors.
—Jessica Hill The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Compared to other precious metals dealers, Birch Gold Group is a lower-cost option, with a minimum investment of $5,000 — significantly lower than other dealers, which often require $10,000 to $50,000 to start.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Not the Venice Biennale, though that is no doubt where many dealers, collectors, and artists are this week.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 May 2026
Take time to research dealers, auction houses, and online sellers, paying attention to expertise, condition reporting, and their general willingness to answer questions.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 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
Noun
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Treasury yields rose in the bond market following an initial zigzag, suggesting traders suspect the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high to combat inflation.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Kalshi traders aren't expecting relief at the pump.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Department stores, and sellers of electronics and appliances, saw payrolls shrink.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Vangalis said the facility also benefits small-business sellers in Minnesota, as 60% of Amazon’s sales are from small and independent sellers.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Noun
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That’s what a company made up of merchants does.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Additional programming is expected to include free salsa dance classes, temporary pickleball courts and pop-up events featuring local businesses, including merchants from the nearby Little Ethiopia district.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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As trade policies have shifted the global trade landscape, Seroka highlighted that Vietnam’s growth as a sourcing hub has tilted the scales in pricing power, while also boosting the reliability of the Southeast Asian nation’s vendors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Besides those figures holding mufflers and tires, others were outfitted as cowboys, Indians, lumberjacks (often known as Paul Bunyans), astronauts, chefs, dentists, golfers, hot dog vendors, race-car drivers, pirates and service-station attendants.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Dealers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealers. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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