as in vendor
one who sells things outdoors
street corner hawkers selling everything from fake designer purses to original works of art
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Recent Examples of hawker
Singapore’s famous hawker centers are a great way to try new cuisines in an affordable way with a casual atmosphere.
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Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Lamia is laser-focused on fulfilling her cake-baking duty, but Bibi has made this trip with another purpose, one that divides the two and sets Lamia on a quest through the city’s thoroughfares and backstreets and bustling souk, with its hawkers and their wares.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
The hawkers gather in Battery Park, notably at the No. 1 subway South Ferry station and the No. 4/5 stop at Bowling Green.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
These hawker markets not only show off how the city-state has embraced and riffed off its multi-cultural ties but also offer some of the most delicious and affordable food experiences anywhere in the world.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Lamia is laser-focused on fulfilling her cake-baking duty, but Bibi has made this trip with another purpose, one that divides the two and sets Lamia on a quest through the city’s thoroughfares and backstreets and bustling souk, with its hawkers and their wares.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
The hawkers gather in Battery Park, notably at the No. 1 subway South Ferry station and the No. 4/5 stop at Bowling Green.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
These hawker markets not only show off how the city-state has embraced and riffed off its multi-cultural ties but also offer some of the most delicious and affordable food experiences anywhere in the world.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hawker
Noun
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Some vendors might take only cash or check payments, while others might charge additional processing fees for credit cards, Rhee said.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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This one goes back to prior points: working with vendors and partners is a plus 3.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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According to a 2022 article in the Korea Herald, private guns are intended for shooting athletes, manufacturers and sellers of firearms, and for those who need them for construction or as props in film or TV production.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Gary Perel and George Sechrist of ALO Property Group represented the seller of the 231 and 235 South Meridian properties.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
Noun
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With a 5% uptick in spending, Maryland's influence peddlers are having a good year.—
Sam Janesch July 7,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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Odenkirk received a Tony nomination for his portrayal of once-powerful peddler Shelly Levene (portrayed by Robert Prosky in the original Broadway production and Jack Lemmon in the 1992 movie).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 May 2025
Noun
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That promise, Plaza merchants and area residents say, so far is being kept.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Competition between these companies has intensified this year, with all three expanding their delivery networks and pledging billions in subsidies to merchants and consumers.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Her book incorporates memoir, science writing, and cultural critique, offering a technical breakdown of the effects of Johnston’s time in the gym, as well as condemnations of diet culture’s scams and hucksters.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2025
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The Player’s Guide details how to build a character, whether its just a common cowpoke or one of the more unusual options like a huckster or blessed.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Hawker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hawker. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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