SCALPERS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

scalpers

noun

plural of scalper

as in bootleggers

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Recent Examples of scalpers By turning a blind eye to scalpers, even giving them the tools to bypass limits and harvest tickets, Live Nation has acted as the promoter, the primary ticket seller, the artists’ manager, and the scalper. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 19 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Your guide will teach you about the origins of Prohibition and tell stories of infamous bootleggers.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Brian Wilson wrote the song in 1963 with his buddy Bob Norberg, and the band cut a version that year during the Surfer Girl sessions that eventually leaked out to bootleggers.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of bootleggers

Noun

For much of the 1990s and 2000s, Guatemala had been twisting its way toward democracy, but corruption networks and drug traffickers had insinuated themselves into the country’s institutions.

— Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
There’s also a subplot involving organ harvesting, Russian traffickers and a rabbi (Fred Melamed) who joins forces with Father Joe, proving that Goys and Jews can sometimes fight crime hand-in-hand.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of traffickers

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That’s a daunting task for smaller institutions like university research labs or think tanks that lack the resources to track down seed smugglers and prove their case.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Gradually, his uncle, who had serious health issues that cost him his job, made his way to Aurora with the help of smugglers, soon followed by 17-year-old Juan Angel and eventually the rest of the family.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of smugglers

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On Reddit’s WallStreetBets forum, traders share picks for potential get-rich-quick opportunities in day-trading stocks and options.

— Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
On Reddit's WallStreetBets forum, traders share picks for potential get-rich-quick opportunities in day-trading stocks and options.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of traders

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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

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Swinging for the fences is a common term heard not only on the diamond but in various parts of life.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
At Lucas, much of the park meets the city behind fences, and its rooftop gardens and balconies are generally open only for special events or for diners at its upscale restaurant.

— Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of fences

Noun

And 43-year concessionaires the Garza family will have a value booth in the Tower Building selling traditional concessions, also for 10 tickets or less.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
Several concessionaires at the fair have been touted as the inventors of the ice-cream cone.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of concessionaires

Noun

Despite the cool reception from distributors, the pair haven’t given up, and still plan on shopping their movie to either a streamer or theatrical distributor.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.

— Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026

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