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

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

Trump pushed legal limits with boat strikes, alienating allies, but traffickers adapted.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 28 July 2026
And in a rare move, US prosecutors indicted a sitting governor – Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa – for allegedly allowing drug traffickers to operate in exchange for bribes and electoral support.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of traffickers

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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

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Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after a pause in fighting between the United States and Iran, though traders remain wary.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
One Kalshi contract, asking traders what the Fed decision will be in July, projects a nearly 75% chance that the Fed will maintain rates at current levels.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of traders

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The executive also noted that the low costs associated with running Roku OS have helped the company win over TV OEMs and retailers.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
Taylor Farms has recalled shredded lettuce processed in central Mexico that was shipped to restaurants, food services and retailers in 27 states.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of retailers

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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

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