Thesaurus results for MONOPOLIST

monopolist

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Definition of monopolist

as in seller

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Recent Examples of monopolist To define the contours of a market, the courts rely on a hypothetical monopolist test. — Hal Singer, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026 So not only did Google walk away with a slap on the wrist—this opinion also propped up another monopolist, Apple, that is currently getting sued by the very same DOJ. — Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 This is the wrongest would-be train monopolist George Russell has ever been, and that’s saying something for a man who fired the one person who knows all his business secrets. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025 Which brings me back to Musk, whose businesses are fast becoming among the government’s largest contract monopolists. — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 3 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for monopolist

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Noun

The book went on to become a best seller and was subsequently adapted into a film in 1976 with Sissy Spacek in the title role.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 July 2026
Deckers Outdoor shares could gain steam as the footwear seller diversifies its product offerings, particularly across its Hoka brand, according to Jefferies.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Definition of seller

Noun

Three vendors, including Flock, provide technology and related services, according to the report.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Since June, visitors and locals have been able to engage with over 100 local businesses, brands, artists, creators and food vendors in one of Kansas City’s most iconic landmarks, Union Station.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Definition of vendor

Noun

However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 9 July 2026

Definition of retailer

Noun

But his role went far beyond storekeeper, Hassane said.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
In 2017, following an overwhelming number of complaints from visitors and storekeepers about vulgar language and intimidation tactics, the city had to once again enforce an ordinance to keep the hawkers in separate areas.

— Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025

Definition of storekeeper

Noun

This convergence of people drew other economic activity, creating niches for shopkeepers, doctors, and lawyers.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2026
Additionally, the past few years have not been easy for many brick-and-mortar shops as business has pivoted toward online shopping and rapid-delivery services, and some shopkeepers oppose the incursion of the parklets into their storefronts and street parking.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

Definition of shopkeeper

Noun

Cash payments and explosives After the Machados and Matsumura inherited the property, Chee began expanding his business, aiming to become a major wholesaler and importer of fireworks, prosecutors and others have said.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
Prosecutors say Hammond, who was a pharmacist at Central Pharmacy in Lansing from 2020 to 2024, dispensed and billed a substantial number of female condoms that the pharmacy never received from a wholesaler.

— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Definition of wholesaler

Noun

On Medicare, Congress needs to get serious about the large portion of costs driven up by drug companies, private insurers, and medical industry middlemen.

— Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
In other instances, Warrick said, there will be ghost carriers or fraudulent pickups of drivers or middlemen posing as legitimate transporters, but who are really smugglers.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Definition of middleman

Noun

One other notable update from the Nikkei report is that Apple and its suppliers have made progress resolving the hinge engineering issues, which were reportedly release causing delays.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
For collectors accustomed to discussing ébauches or movement suppliers today, the model feels remarkably familiar.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026

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