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

Weeth said bootleggers purchase fireworks from manufacturers in China and who, for a fee, package the fireworks in colorful branding, which are more difficult to track and often lack proper warnings.

— Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Working primarily in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), Reeves tracked down murderers, thieves, bootleggers and other outlaws across a vast and often dangerous frontier.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

Definition of bootleggers

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Sound of Freedom starred former Jesus Christ actor Jim Caviezel in what the studio claims is based on a true story of a man rescuing children from traffickers.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Through this operation, law enforcement delivered that same message to human traffickers.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of traffickers

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As if to prove the point, street prices for cocaine in the United States have plummeted, the opposite of what would be expected if smugglers were being deterred.

— Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
In other instances, Warrick said, there will be ghost carriers or fraudulent pickups of drivers or middlemen posing as legitimate transporters, but who are really smugglers.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026

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Most national retailers, grocery stores and restaurant chains will be open on Independence Day, however banks and post offices will be closed.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Though America’s birthday doesn’t have the same reputation as other long weekend events for sales, the midpoint of the year is still a reliably good time to find clearance deals as retailers mark down last season’s goods before the summer ends.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

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Slow, sectional removal is best for large shrubs near structures to prevent damage to patios, fences, or foundations.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Often that means fences and other structures, but plants can also play a key role in a more secluded space.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

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With fans exhibiting a pattern of spending for experiences, whether a concert, special event or game, Bruno says, concessionaires must provide a value and an elevated food offering.

— Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Concession offerings vary from stadium to stadium FIFA, the sport’s governing body and the tournament organizer, has very specific rules on just about everything related to the World Cup — and there are guidelines that concessionaires have to follow as well.

— Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of concessionaires

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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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