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monopolists

noun

plural of monopolist
as in retailers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolists
  1. retailers
  2. sellers
  3. vendors
  4. middlemen
  5. shopkeepers
  6. providers
  7. peddlers
  8. suppliers
Noun
  • Pokémon is turning 30, and retailers are celebrating with new trading cards, toys, collectibles and limited-edition collaborations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The bill would prohibit retailers from selling certain devices capable of going more than 20 mph.
    — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of retailers
Noun
  • British historian Dan Jones is the author of The New York Times nonfiction best sellers The Plantagenets and Powers and Thrones.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
  • On all of the aforementioned platforms, live selling happens 24/7 through a wide variety of third-party sellers who operate out of these marketplaces like vendors in a digital shopping mall.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sellers
Noun
  • Dhaka’s rundown streets peppered with the homeless, vendors and child beggars.
    — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In Little Village, the number of vendors selling tamales and elotes has decreased, said Jennifer Aguilar, executive director of the business district’s chamber of commerce.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of vendors
Noun
  • Private-credit and infrastructure managers act as the middlemen, turning projects like data centers into debt those institutions can hold.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Payments are mostly made in cash, with the money routed through multiple middlemen.
    — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of middlemen
Noun
  • Familiarity with local shopkeepers and nearby families can contribute to a sense of connection, and neighbors may offer one another practical support when needed.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This convergence of people drew other economic activity, creating niches for shopkeepers, doctors, and lawyers.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2026
Definition of shopkeepers
Noun
  • The Maternal Life360 program aligns with Mercy's mission by bringing together healthcare providers, community organizations and state partners to connect families with resources and support during pregnancy and the postpartum period, Tolbert said.
    — Jada Robison, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In California, the law will be enforced by retail water providers, including government water districts, private water companies and city water departments, according to the State Water Resources Control Board, which also has enforcement authority.
    — Paul Rogers, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of providers
Noun
  • But at each step, the NCAA fought reform through lobbying and influence peddlers focusing more on its finances than the well-being of athletes.
    — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Find a souvenir in the high-end boutiques on Montana Avenue, the independent shops and vintage stores along Main Street or the brand-name peddlers at Santa Monica Place.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of peddlers
Noun
  • Despite being one of Africa’s largest oil producers, the Dangote Refinery initially struggled to secure enough domestic crude and had to turn to international suppliers at a premium.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Its biggest iron ore suppliers include Australia, Brazil, India, and South Africa.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of suppliers
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“Monopolists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monopolists. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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