as in distributor
a person or business that sells things directly to customers for their own use
The company is a leading retailer of women's clothing.
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Recent Examples of retailer
Across the country, retailers and low-income Americans are facing complex new rules overhauling what millions of people can buy with food stamps.
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Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
New Sauce The star of Knocked Up, Neighbors, and The Studio just launched a new partnership with the famed Italian-American brand Carbone, which has expanded in recent years beyond its iconic New York City restaurant roots to offer jarred versions of its sauces at retailers nationwide.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
But there are ways to save at least a few cents per gallon at the pump by finding the cheapest station in your area and fueling up at certain retailers.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
This sentiment is echoed by Anthony Ferry, chief executive officer of Wayvia CEO, whose company works with over 32,000 retailers globally.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
To date, nearly 400 businesses and institutions, from retailers, universities, hotels and healthcare facilities to apartment property managers, now partner with the program, ensuring that even large volumes of mattresses are kept out of landfills.
—Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 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, 20 Apr. 2026
The exchange between Amazon and Levi Strauss was cited as one of three methods the online retailer has used to fix and raise prices.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Retailers due big refunds Analysts on Wall Street are projecting huge refunds for blue-chip retailers.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
New Sauce The star of Knocked Up, Neighbors, and The Studio just launched a new partnership with the famed Italian-American brand Carbone, which has expanded in recent years beyond its iconic New York City restaurant roots to offer jarred versions of its sauces at retailers nationwide.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
But there are ways to save at least a few cents per gallon at the pump by finding the cheapest station in your area and fueling up at certain retailers.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
This sentiment is echoed by Anthony Ferry, chief executive officer of Wayvia CEO, whose company works with over 32,000 retailers globally.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
To date, nearly 400 businesses and institutions, from retailers, universities, hotels and healthcare facilities to apartment property managers, now partner with the program, ensuring that even large volumes of mattresses are kept out of landfills.
—Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 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, 20 Apr. 2026
The exchange between Amazon and Levi Strauss was cited as one of three methods the online retailer has used to fix and raise prices.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Retailers due big refunds Analysts on Wall Street are projecting huge refunds for blue-chip retailers.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailer
Noun
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Apple, which spent millions of dollars per episode, financed the production as the distributor.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This list of questions to ask before trusting a distributor with your work is an intelligent reflection of today’s marketplace realities.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Attendees can take advantage of free health screenings, interactive vendors, children’s entertainment, medical equipment demonstrations, giveaways, raffles, free haircuts and guest speakers in a family-friendly environment.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit cites four products a furniture vendor agreed to stop providing to an undisclosed competitor because of its low prices.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Retailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailer. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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