as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
free trade agreements that are favored by merchants on both sides of the border
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Recent Examples of merchant
As credit card usage rises, so have acceptance fees for merchants.
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Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Certain merchant, product, good and service restrictions apply.
—Ayana Hyman, Refinery29, 17 Oct. 2025
And what merchant doesn’t want more shoppers nearby?
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Each merchant will provide a stamp to mark a visit.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Certain merchant, product, good and service restrictions apply.
—Ayana Hyman, Refinery29, 17 Oct. 2025
And what merchant doesn’t want more shoppers nearby?
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Each merchant will provide a stamp to mark a visit.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for merchant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchant
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The most radical change has been the launch of GoldBod, which sets gold prices, issues licenses to domestic traders, provides equipment and training to artisanal miners, and is the only entity allowed to sell gold for export.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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As traders try to assess whether the trade spat will escalate, stocks are fluctuating and pausing their months-long ascent.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Cameron Barr, owner of Craft + Tailored and a longtime vintage watch dealer, served as the film’s horological advisor—and ended up playing himself on screen.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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For the units facing issues with seat belts, vehicle dealers will check the seat belt parts and make replacements if needed, and also remove nearby carpet sections that touch the cables, NHTSA said.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Merchant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchant. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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