as in vendor
the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money
the seller ceremoniously gave me the title to the car when I handed him my check
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Recent Examples of seller
The short-seller report is the latest in a string of short sellers targeting Carvana in recent years.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Bonhams occupies what’s defined as the mid-range market, mostly offering lots priced between $50,000 to $1 million, while the top three — Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips — court sellers and buyers at the vertiginous top end.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Top brand sellers include the Vag of Honor hydrating gel and Oh My Glide lubricant, $50 and $45, respectively.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, and were installed last month, which was nice of the sellers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Bonhams occupies what’s defined as the mid-range market, mostly offering lots priced between $50,000 to $1 million, while the top three — Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips — court sellers and buyers at the vertiginous top end.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Top brand sellers include the Vag of Honor hydrating gel and Oh My Glide lubricant, $50 and $45, respectively.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, and were installed last month, which was nice of the sellers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seller
Noun
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Over 170 artists and vendors line the streets.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sunday’s festivities included a community yoga session on the new lawn and the Sunny Side Up Market featuring local vendors.—
Joe Cavaretta,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Gregor Gregersen, founder of precious-metals dealer Silver Bullion, said the abrupt nature of the drop suggested something a bit other than orderly profit-taking.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Also not to be missed are the Polpette dell’Alessandra, meatballs of beef and pork in bright red sauce ($8), and an 8-inch quarter pan portion of pizza—dealer’s choice, ranging from $8 to $10.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What started as labor strikes and merchant protests over currency collapse and inflation has expanded into widespread street demonstrations and student protests.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Unrest at the Tehran bazaar is particularly unsettling for officials because the shuttering of shops at the ancient marketplace and protests from the merchant class were key elements that led to the overthrow of the monarchy in 1979.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Seller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seller. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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