exporter

noun

Definition of exporternext
as in distributor

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Recent Examples of exporter But the President has not yet followed through on such an action, which would cut off global supplies from the world’s largest diesel exporter and likely worsen shortages around the world. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 But while the wider economy has come under pressure, with inflation hovering above 4% and the government trimming its economic growth forecasts, Brazil has also been an economic beneficiary of higher oil prices as a net oil exporter. — Chloe Taylor,thomas Da Graca Barlow, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 After the war in Iran disrupted Middle East supplies, Asian energy importers started buying more LNG from the US, which has become the world’s largest producer and exporter. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 The owner is a major global exporter of wood from Surabaya, Indonesia, and in 2012 began infrastructure work on the nearly 15-acre property while designing the resort with Singapore’s WATG architectural firm. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exporter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exporter
  1. distributor
  2. wholesaler
  3. retailer
  4. seller
  5. reseller
  6. vendor
  7. trader
  8. merchant
Noun
  • The fledgling distributor has acquired several other festival and award-nominated movies ahead of MIPCOM.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The screening’s reception was so strong that nearly every major player entered the fray, driving the bidding to figures the indie distributor simply couldn’t turn down.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of distributor
Noun
  • In July, the wholesaler officially introduced a new chicken tenders menu option to its food courts nationwide.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Acting as a wholesaler to local restaurant clients, and also serving individual lobster lovers, this place has ensconced itself firmly within Boston's heart.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of wholesaler
Noun
  • All the best deals from all retailers will be on our Prime Day hub, with money off cameras, telescopes and binoculars.
    — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Embassies, banks, and big-name retailers share the neighborhood with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World, whose guest list includes big celebrities and diplomats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of retailer
Noun
  • That puts the onus on buyers and sellers to perform their own due diligence.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The high buyer return rate, along with the high average seller rating, shows that users feel safe on the platform, said a Whatnot spokesperson.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of seller
Noun
  • The new site suggests SpaceX is working to build a reseller network for the Community program.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • On the secondary market, 76ers tickets are the hottest tickets out there, according to ticketing reseller StubHub.
    — Jessica Golden,Alex Sherman, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of reseller
Noun
  • Pink Aid uses fashion shows in its stores with support from key vendors including Brunello Cucinelli, Michael Kors, Vince, Kiton, Lela Rose and Donna Karan.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Unless authorities can sustain enforcement—and impose consequences sufficient to deter vendors—the market simply reconstitutes itself.
    — Daniel Edward Rosen, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of vendor
Noun
  • In the options pits, traders are the most prepared for a pullback since early Summer.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, there’s a scene in the 2000 film Boiler Room where eight young traders are all sitting around a TV watching Wall Street.
    — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of trader
Noun
  • With shifting tariff rules and trade policies, merchants need to stay flexible to handle sudden political and financial changes.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • So, a nonfuel purchase at an eligible merchant may qualify, while a fuel purchase submitted under a different code may not.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of merchant

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“Exporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exporter. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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