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
His deep understanding of the marketplace’s mission and community will continue to lead the business into the future.
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Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Bronze plans sold on the marketplace are generally cheaper than silver or gold plans, but also have higher deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs for when a consumer seeks care.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Nearly half of Americans (46%) provide financial support for their aging parents or in-laws, or expect to in the future, according to a recent survey from LendingTree, an online lending marketplace.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Gus Bartholomew is co-founder of Leafr, the world’s largest marketplace for independent sustainability consultants.
—Gus Bartholomew, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
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Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Bronze plans sold on the marketplace are generally cheaper than silver or gold plans, but also have higher deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs for when a consumer seeks care.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Nearly half of Americans (46%) provide financial support for their aging parents or in-laws, or expect to in the future, according to a recent survey from LendingTree, an online lending marketplace.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Gus Bartholomew is co-founder of Leafr, the world’s largest marketplace for independent sustainability consultants.
—Gus Bartholomew, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marketplace
Noun
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Several prominent business leaders have already voiced cautious optimism, seeing in Mamdani a chance to reset the relationship between City Hall and commerce.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Walmart has spent years developing technology to meet its various business needs, from warehouse efficiency and route optimization, to conversational commerce, to quick-turnaround delivery and inventory optimization.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Still, the Ravens have never been — and probably will never be under this current regime — the belle of the trade deadline ball.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Running back Breece Hall, who reportedly requested a trade himself before the deadline, and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson both took to X to share their thoughts on the situation.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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In high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms, cheap hardware wears out fast.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Marketplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marketplace. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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