Definition of marketplacenext
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. 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 See All Example Sentences for marketplace
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  • Back then, Arab and Israeli leaders were warning that the regime posed the greatest threat to the Middle East, and that containing Tehran could not be achieved through diplomacy and commerce alone.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The deal comes as a resolution to years of national security concerns over the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, and effectively resolved the uncertainty that hung over TikTok since 2020, giving brands and retailers a clearer runway to invest in the platform’s commerce capabilities.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 31 Mar. 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
  • 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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  • Griffin Bridge is currently partially closed with two-way traffic maintained through late 2027.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Hindustan Times | Getty Images Oil prices surged Thursday as investors fear a prolonged war in the Middle East that will block tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks.
    Anniek Bao,Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Marketplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marketplace. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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