as in commerce
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
nations struggling to compete in the global marketplace
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Recent Examples of marketplace
Online platforms, such as Neighbor or Garagely (a parking and storage marketplace where homeowners rent garages), along with local listings on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, and neighborhood groups, have made connecting with renters easy.
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
According to the Salvation Army, these pieces are often routed through its online marketplaces to reach a wider audience and better support its mission.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
Under the Affordable Care Act, dental care is considered an essential health benefit for children, so health insurance plans on the individual marketplace must offer dental coverage for those 18 or younger.
—Tribune News Service, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Investigators learned, upon reviewing his cellphone data, that Insua was engaged in online marketplace activity right before — and during — the collision.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
According to the Salvation Army, these pieces are often routed through its online marketplaces to reach a wider audience and better support its mission.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
Under the Affordable Care Act, dental care is considered an essential health benefit for children, so health insurance plans on the individual marketplace must offer dental coverage for those 18 or younger.
—Tribune News Service, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Investigators learned, upon reviewing his cellphone data, that Insua was engaged in online marketplace activity right before — and during — the collision.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marketplace
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Figures published in March by a Brazilian commerce and services confederation show more than 80% of the country's families have some debt to address, the highest figure since 2010.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Frequently asked questions Alanna Martine Kilkeary is Glamour's commerce writer.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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In fine fashion, the speedy forward, who underwent groin surgery in the preseason after arriving in a trade with Nashville, struck a perfect cross that was headed into goal by Tyler Boyd, increasing the lead to 6-0 in the 70th minute.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This bears a strong resemblance to what’s happening in the trades as of 2026, with electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians commanding strong premiums, especially on data-center construction.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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East Sacramento Partnerships for a Livable City sued Sacramento after the council approved the McKinley Village project, alleging city officials violated CEQA by failing to disclose and make efforts to address air quality, public health, traffic, and other issues.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The legislation follows a Hearst investigation that found that 10 school systems in the state were employing armed security guards who falsified traffic citations, failed to report deadly pursuits or engaged in racial misconduct.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Marketplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marketplace. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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