as in traders
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 merchants
Etsy Though not a dedicated collection from a single source, countless artists and merchants have taken to Etsy to sell handmade products inspired by the franchise.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
By the late 1740s, almost all of Philadelphia’s Freemasons were also merchants, shipowners or successful artisans.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Supporters say the strategy could invigorate a corridor that has struggled with vacancies in recent years, while critics have raised concerns about transparency, rising rents and the potential displacement of longstanding neighborhood merchants.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
In 16th-century Italy, Roman merchants reportedly partnered with cardinals’ papal conclave attendants to wager on who would be named the new pope.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
On Reddit, merchants mentioned needing to raise prices while also expressing concern that the surcharge would become permanent since Amazon didn’t say how long the new fee would remain in place.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
By about 1500 trade in the Indian Ocean was dominated by Arab, Indian, Malay, and Chinese merchants, who together used various seafaring craft to transport a spectrum of cargo, from spices to elephants.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The push also comes at a time when retailers appear to be in a same-day delivery arms race of sorts, with merchants turning to more third-party last-mile delivery services to get products at the consumer’s doorstep faster.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The party was once held on Saturday night but was moved to Friday in 2023 to give organizers more time to get the park ready for the Sunday show and create longer stays for people coming from out of town, which Dorvillier said also benefits local merchants.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
By the late 1740s, almost all of Philadelphia’s Freemasons were also merchants, shipowners or successful artisans.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Supporters say the strategy could invigorate a corridor that has struggled with vacancies in recent years, while critics have raised concerns about transparency, rising rents and the potential displacement of longstanding neighborhood merchants.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
In 16th-century Italy, Roman merchants reportedly partnered with cardinals’ papal conclave attendants to wager on who would be named the new pope.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
On Reddit, merchants mentioned needing to raise prices while also expressing concern that the surcharge would become permanent since Amazon didn’t say how long the new fee would remain in place.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
By about 1500 trade in the Indian Ocean was dominated by Arab, Indian, Malay, and Chinese merchants, who together used various seafaring craft to transport a spectrum of cargo, from spices to elephants.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The push also comes at a time when retailers appear to be in a same-day delivery arms race of sorts, with merchants turning to more third-party last-mile delivery services to get products at the consumer’s doorstep faster.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The party was once held on Saturday night but was moved to Friday in 2023 to give organizers more time to get the park ready for the Sunday show and create longer stays for people coming from out of town, which Dorvillier said also benefits local merchants.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchants
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Much of the oil that reached foreign markets was effectively smuggled out, traders and analysts said.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bitcoin’s rise above $75,000 is a dose of optimism for traders who have watched the world’s largest cryptocurrency struggle to record a sustained rally amid a volatile six months.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The auction allocates securities based on the bids submitted, with primary dealers often purchasing a significant share and then distributing those securities in the secondary market.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
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For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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