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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalpers
  1. bootleggers
  2. traffickers
  3. smugglers
  4. traders
  5. retailers
  6. fences
  7. concessionaires
  8. distributors
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of bootleggers
Noun
  • Victims are moved often, and even sold or traded to other traffickers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Prosecutors said the traffickers also took a share of the women's earnings while collecting on the debts.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of traffickers
Noun
  • The drug smugglers who had hired Rangel told Para that her husband had been killed.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Advertisement Prosecutors alleged that crew members had collaborated with smugglers during three rescue operations conducted between 2016 and 2017.
    — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of smugglers
Noun
  • The buyers, Jung said, are not simply novice traders chasing online hype.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Blair Baek, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • Japanese traders are adding the Kospi Index to their watch lists.
    — Winnie Hsu, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of traders
Noun
  • What supermarkets, restaurants say about their lettuce The Miami Herald is contacting local supermarkets and retailers to learn more.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Being first to stock tomorrow’s brands has always been one of the most valuable competitive advantages independent boutiques and premium retailers can secure.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of retailers
Noun
  • With Cincinnati clearly swinging for the fences after an active offseason in hopes of maximizing quarterback Joe Burrow’s prime, Pitcher could receive an even larger spotlight.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The area along the Cumberland River where more than 100 people once lived is now encircled by fences and no-trespassing signs.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 21 July 2026
Definition of fences
Noun
  • 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
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
Definition of distributors

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