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
Other merchants have also recently opened at Valley Fair.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
When brands come through Sparked, Ulta’s merchants connect them with supply chain experts who walk them through systems and run test orders before anything ships.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Schroeder had dreams of becoming a merchant Marine and already had a sponsorship, according to his obituary.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This double-entry bookkeeping revolved around having a set of accounts, drawn up by merchant bankers and their clerks, for households, companies and wealthy individuals, set out in debits and credits.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
When brands come through Sparked, Ulta’s merchants connect them with supply chain experts who walk them through systems and run test orders before anything ships.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Schroeder had dreams of becoming a merchant Marine and already had a sponsorship, according to his obituary.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This double-entry bookkeeping revolved around having a set of accounts, drawn up by merchant bankers and their clerks, for households, companies and wealthy individuals, set out in debits and credits.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchant
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Sourced from a military memorabilia trader in Dallas, Texas, the helmet was flattened in a press, rather than with a hammer, to preserve its original markings and imperfections.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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In fact, sell-offs into oversold conditions on the two-hour chart have consistently marked buying opportunities — with traders stepping in on each of the past five occurrences.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Now, Waltz steps into the shoes of Henrich Harlander, a powerful and wealthy arms dealer who funds Victor's dangerous experiments.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The dealers will inspect all four wheels and replace the wheels and front and rear hubs if needed.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Merchant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchant. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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