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
Libra was always only meant to be an enabler for wallets, merchants and platforms.
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Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Dutch merchants, families and investors moved through a wide Atlantic network that connected Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and North America.
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R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Wealthy merchants, landowners and even religious leaders enjoyed having nice things in their homes and stopped apologizing for them.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Near the docks of Annapolis, Middleton's served as a popular meeting place for merchants and sailors needing refreshments after their arduous journeys, according to White.
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Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
As a result, merchants like Nekhala with complicated issues struggle to find a human to help them, and when they do, often get passed from one representative to another, according to sellers and their consultants.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
No late fees Available merchants Accepted at more than 300,000 merchants, including Amazon, Expedia, eBay, Walmart and Target.
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Built on a hillside overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia (where most of the old-line port merchants are located) and the Douro River, the luxurious 82-room hotel gets its identity from the local wine trade.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
But some merchants say parking remains a major barrier.
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Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Dutch merchants, families and investors moved through a wide Atlantic network that connected Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and North America.
—
R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Wealthy merchants, landowners and even religious leaders enjoyed having nice things in their homes and stopped apologizing for them.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Near the docks of Annapolis, Middleton's served as a popular meeting place for merchants and sailors needing refreshments after their arduous journeys, according to White.
—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
As a result, merchants like Nekhala with complicated issues struggle to find a human to help them, and when they do, often get passed from one representative to another, according to sellers and their consultants.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
No late fees Available merchants Accepted at more than 300,000 merchants, including Amazon, Expedia, eBay, Walmart and Target.
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Built on a hillside overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia (where most of the old-line port merchants are located) and the Douro River, the luxurious 82-room hotel gets its identity from the local wine trade.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
But some merchants say parking remains a major barrier.
—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchants
Noun
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Kalshi traders in May had indicated a strong chance the final report would top the forecast.
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Robinhood recently launched Robinhood Social in beta, a feed for discovering and tracking traders, while other crypto startups are experimenting with public portfolios, copy trading, and social feeds that allow users to follow experienced traders.
Noun
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Many antique purchases for the store are made through private sales between dealers, but some of Corbett’s favorite and most prized possessions have come from auctions and estate sales.
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According to court records, between March and September 2024, investigators reportedly made 11 purchases of drugs from various dealers.
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“Merchants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchants. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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