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

Jones had played a federal agent in Moonrunners (1975), a rollicking film from United Artists about bootleggers that was written and directed by Gy Waldron, starred Jim Mitchum and featured narration from country singer Waylon Jennings.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
Gosha, a local station master, has a side-hustle of his own, turning a blind eye while bootleggers siphon diesel from the tankers that sit idly on the train tracks.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 July 2026

Definition of bootleggers

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In August, Washington announced plans for a $1 billion security package for Colombia, as the country’s new government prepares to pursue a more militarized campaign against drug traffickers.

— Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026
And while law enforcement continues to battle gun traffickers, the nature of the business is still lucrative enough to inspire some to take the chance.

— Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of traffickers

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Wong haunts the stories of the Floridian smugglers, connected to many of the feuds and undercover operations.

— Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
The new docuseries, ‘Monsters of God’, explores the underworld of reptile trafficking—one filled with exotic creatures, smugglers, drugs, weapons, special agents, and zoo connections.

— ForbesTV, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of smugglers

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The data points for July will also help set the economic backdrop ahead of the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium at the end of August, where traders will search for hints on the trajectory of rates.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Allison Joyce | Bloomberg | Getty Images Prediction market traders expect July’s consumer price index will be relatively tame, coming in below the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

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The edges of your lawn and garden provide the perfect habitat for these plants, while fences and retaining walls can give support to growing poison ivy vines.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
The agency also suggested replacing combustible fences attached to the home with a noncombustible option.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of fences

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Food and drink concessionaires, professional caterers, HOA clubhouses, golf courses, event planners — any purveyor that’s not a public restaurant, food truck, flea market stall or food hall vendor — are also excluded from the roundup.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026
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

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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