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
Walk them through the ACA marketplace.
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Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
As many recognize the limitations of ownership, some are turning to peer-to-peer marketplaces that allow users to rent items locally.
—Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
People want to buy their own insurance on the marketplace, and many middle-aged adults could afford it with just a little federal financial help, said Alan Weil, senior vice president of public policy at AARP.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s still a lot of turmoil in the general marketplace.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
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Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
As many recognize the limitations of ownership, some are turning to peer-to-peer marketplaces that allow users to rent items locally.
—Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
People want to buy their own insurance on the marketplace, and many middle-aged adults could afford it with just a little federal financial help, said Alan Weil, senior vice president of public policy at AARP.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s still a lot of turmoil in the general marketplace.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marketplace
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For the trend-seeking 20-something-year-olds of Fort Lauderdale, Thrive Art District, a commerce and arts hub near downtown, may be their new oasis.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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In comparison with the Roman numerals that were previously widespread in Europe, the Hindu-Arabic numerals facilitate the reckoning that merchants need to do for commerce much more easily.—
John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The center fielder from Cuba, acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a January trade, also had two RBI singles Thursday in his New York debut.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Outfielder Alan Roden, acquired by the Twins at last July’s MLB trade deadline, sealed the victory with a two-run double that broke a 7-7 tie in the eighth innings.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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That’s a little more than one day’s normal traffic before the war.—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Marketplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marketplace. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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