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
Shores said merchant ad grants are available to subsidize local merchant advertising.
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Joe Marusak
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Be aware of potential card minimums and added charges to compensate for merchant service fees.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Parker Brody is a senior global category merchant for plant-based at Whole Foods Market.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
This merchant-first approach allows businesses to train AI agents on their specific product lines, ensuring the brand’s unique voice and aesthetic remain central to the shopping experience.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
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Joe Marusak
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Be aware of potential card minimums and added charges to compensate for merchant service fees.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Parker Brody is a senior global category merchant for plant-based at Whole Foods Market.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
This merchant-first approach allows businesses to train AI agents on their specific product lines, ensuring the brand’s unique voice and aesthetic remain central to the shopping experience.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for merchant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchant
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An online portal with information about when books will be released resembles a Wall Street trader’s screen, displaying data, charts and specialized software that tracks the book market.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Crypto trader Arthur Hayes has warned AI could trigger 2008-style panic as job losses hit the economy, with Bureau of Labor Statistics data last week showing that several jobs expected to be impacted by artificial intelligence have seen heavy losses for a second year.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In its December 2025 decision, the appellate court cited a 2024 gun industry-friendly state law that stripped away municipalities’ right to sue firearms or ammunition manufacturers, trade associations, sellers or dealers.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The continuing onboarding and deployment of tokenized securities introduces several accounting and reporting questions for public companies, broker-dealers, custodians, and auditors.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Merchant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchant. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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