as in hawking
to sell from place to place usually in small quantities
seldom saw their father, who traveled around the country peddling Bibles
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Recent Examples of peddling
And in a world filled with junk content, where everyone is a wannabe influencer peddling their lifestyle and products, Tate’s a pretty good pick for learning how to live your life, said 21-year-old John Fitch, who spars at Betiss’ gym a few times a week.
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Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In the get-rich-quick case, which includes $2 million in refunds, the FTC charged several people with peddling kits and coaching systems that dealt with real estate.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
These are just a few examples of the obscene garbage Roblox is peddling to our children in Louisiana and across the country.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
In one corner is Tamra Judge, the hardened veteran, who is peddling a story about being betrayed by someone on the cast, only to be shocked when only half of the women believe her, given her history of offending everyone and then apologizing for it over the years.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Forget the bygone era of sports and entertainment venues exclusively peddling peanuts, hot dogs, and Cracker Jack.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The dope dealers are usually the ones with backpacks peddling a bit faster, Mass and Cass observers have told the Herald.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The story of a longtime burrito vendor supporting his family by peddling his wares on game days is solid.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
There’s a growing niche-ification of meal kit companies, with operations like Factor focusing on high-protein meals, Purple Carrot peddling exclusively vegan options, and Sakara leaning hard into the wellness and cleanse trends.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In the get-rich-quick case, which includes $2 million in refunds, the FTC charged several people with peddling kits and coaching systems that dealt with real estate.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
These are just a few examples of the obscene garbage Roblox is peddling to our children in Louisiana and across the country.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
In one corner is Tamra Judge, the hardened veteran, who is peddling a story about being betrayed by someone on the cast, only to be shocked when only half of the women believe her, given her history of offending everyone and then apologizing for it over the years.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Forget the bygone era of sports and entertainment venues exclusively peddling peanuts, hot dogs, and Cracker Jack.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The dope dealers are usually the ones with backpacks peddling a bit faster, Mass and Cass observers have told the Herald.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The story of a longtime burrito vendor supporting his family by peddling his wares on game days is solid.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
There’s a growing niche-ification of meal kit companies, with operations like Factor focusing on high-protein meals, Purple Carrot peddling exclusively vegan options, and Sakara leaning hard into the wellness and cleanse trends.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peddling
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While Koh Samui's beaches overflow with tourists snapping selfies and beach vendors hawking coconuts, IYKYK about the 200-meter strait that leads to something entirely different.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The two men secured a patent for the design (note the miner and his pickaxe), soon founding a company to sell the pants and hawking them to miners and cowboys who wanted clothing that could handle wear and tear.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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If National Public Radio had begun distributing Bibles and handguns, well, people would have wanted to talk and write about that, too.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is how Cintas Acuario was born in the late 1980s — a label that, without any formal facilities, gained a reputation thanks to its founder’s knack for promoting and marketing his artists’ music by distributing it to small shops in the area and in Tijuana, across the Mexican border.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Peddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peddling. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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