FAIR-TRADING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

fair-trading

verb

present participle of fair-trade

as in selling

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And while there are still comic artists and writers at small tables signing and sketching, and dealers selling original art out of binders in crates, a good chunk of the space is occupied by media and toy companies, trying to outdo one another.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
My last job happened to be as a door-to-door salesman selling welcome mats.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of selling

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Over time, these real-world insights become far more valuable than marketing materials and provide an ongoing view of how competitors are evolving.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Major direct-to-consumer telehealth companies, med spas and high-end longevity medical practices alike are marketing peptides and their potential.

— Will Stone, NPR, 22 July 2026

Definition of marketing

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Lockheed Martin is the Pentagon’s largest contractor, responsible for supplying the military with thousands of tactical and strategic missiles.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
But if teams want big-league-ready talent in return, the Phillies will have trouble supplying that.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of supplying

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The 35 mm watch comes in either platinum or a silvered 18-karat Breguet gold, retailing for $203,300 and $184,800, respectively, and joins the house’s permanent collection.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
Robotic pool cleaners have traditionally been a luxury purchase, with top consumer models retailing for several thousand dollars.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026

Definition of retailing

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Colt’s father, Colin Gray, was found guilty of murder and manslaughter charges in March for purchasing his son the firearm and keeping it unsecured despite warnings that Colt was a danger to others.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Through the ’80s and ’90s, Doneger expanded its client base and services by purchasing a string of competitive buying offices/consultancies.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of purchasing

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Prosecutors have also had luck securing convictions by working with the Department of Justice to file federal charges for distributing fentanyl that later results in death.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Listening to earthquake victims For de Belleroche, WCK’s work goes beyond preparing and distributing meals.

— Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of distributing

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While buying well and structuring transactions matter, the greatest advantage of the top PE firms lies in their relentless focus on creating operational value after the acquisition.

— Peter Follows, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Since then, she’s lost 15 pounds and found a whole new appreciation for the act of buying clothes.

— Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

Definition of buying

Verb

Many of the messages are peddling a sense of pride and belonging — primal impulses at the heart of the MAGA movement.

— Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
In the meantime, Google is urging consumers to buy TV streaming devices from reputable manufacturers, rather than unknown providers peddling cheap set-top boxes secretly loaded with malware.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026

Definition of peddling

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