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fair-trade

verb

Definition of fair-tradenext
as in to wholesale

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  1. wholesale
  2. retail
  3. sell
  4. market
  5. supply
  6. merchandise
  7. purchase
  8. buy
Verb
  • The response is not to wholesale import consumer-software practices, since consequences in the automotive industry can be hazardous.
    — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Schutz often tries out key styles on its website or at one of its flagships in New York and Miami, before bringing them to wholesale in a bigger way.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of wholesale
Verb
  • One of the brand’s best-sellers, the boot retails for 489 Australian dollars or $344 at current exchange.
    — Patty Huntington, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • An entry-level drone that can follow you retails for $150-$200, while professional drones can retail for $800-$1,500.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of retail
Verb
  • White real estate agents also averaged $1,998,000 in annual sales volume, the total dollar amount of property sold by an agent, whereas Black agents averaged $474,500 in sales volume.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Brazil international typically plays as a winger but has been deployed in a central role following the departures of Robert Lewandowski ( out of contract ) and Ferran Torres ( sold to Paris Saint-Germain ), and is thriving.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of sell
Verb
  • It’s created — and heavily marketed — a cute little mascot for its new AI product, something that none of the other major AI players like OpenAI and Anthropic have done.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The company also has been improving its virtual reality headsets and smart glasses, partnering with celebrities such as Kylie Jenner and brands including Ray-Ban and Oakley to market them.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of market
Verb
  • The water level of a major reservoir supplying the bustling capital city of Jakarta -- the world's biggest metropolis -- is dropping inch by inch.
    — EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Its facilities will process food waste that would otherwise be disposed of, while the resulting renewable natural gas can be supplied to markets seeking lower-carbon fuel sources.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of supply
Verb
  • The Pacific Palisades store is sectioned out more into zones than the previous one; the company sat down with the buyers and visual merchandizing teams to be more strategic in allotment, whether carving out space for denim or The Row.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The merchandising giant Fanatics launched a 21+ prediction platform last year.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of merchandise
Verb
  • However, consumers can purchase add-ons to a traditional policy to raise the dollar limits for those individual items.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Legacy admissions hasn’t been declared unlawful under the tax code, and an admissions preference doesn’t prove a donation purchased admission.
    — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of purchase
Verb
  • Peloton hopes the space-saving design will entice new customers, like those with apartments or smaller homes, to buy the company’s pricey equipment.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The celebration honors artists from across the metro, giving people an opportunity to observe and buy from artists selling jewelry, paintings, decorations and more.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of buy
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“Fair-trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair-trade. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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