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
The brand isn’t the first major retailer to file for bankruptcy so far this year.
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Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The understated, sporty look was designed by the retailer Zara, per Vogue.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Still, federal lawmakers have introduced anti-price gouging legislation in response to worries that retailers could use electronic shelf labels to squeeze customers during high-demand periods.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Nationwide the top lottery retailers for jackpot prize sums are Quiktrip ($454,173,518), 7-Eleven ($6,250,234) and Publix ($2,526,640).
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 10 Feb. 2026
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Little Debbie Boston Creme Pies will be available beginning in March at retailers nationwide.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
—Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The understated, sporty look was designed by the retailer Zara, per Vogue.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Still, federal lawmakers have introduced anti-price gouging legislation in response to worries that retailers could use electronic shelf labels to squeeze customers during high-demand periods.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Nationwide the top lottery retailers for jackpot prize sums are Quiktrip ($454,173,518), 7-Eleven ($6,250,234) and Publix ($2,526,640).
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 10 Feb. 2026
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Little Debbie Boston Creme Pies will be available beginning in March at retailers nationwide.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
—Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retailer
Noun
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This is the first release from the distributor’s new event cinema label, Crosswalk.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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Based on provenance alone, Régis Cimmati, fine wines director at Maison Pion, a key distributor of DRC, estimated the 1899 bottle to be worth €100,000 ($118,000).—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Coco frio, also known as fresh coconut water, is a refreshment commonly sold by street vendors on the island.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Bad Bunny put a lot of vendors [in his performance], and that sent a big message that vendors are not criminals.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Retailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retailer. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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