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
On the jungled campus with its thelas of peanut and popcorn sellers, Sachin told Gita the story of his friend Rajesh.
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Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
The measure, which passed unanimously, limits where new tobacco retailers in Aurora can locate — no closer than 1,500 feet to schools or 2,000 feet to another tobacco seller — in an attempt to prevent over-concentration of outlets in the city.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
The latter giving venues the chance to allot a portion of their primary tickets to other sellers.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
Inventory is improving, which gives buyers more options – but also suggests sellers are gaining more confidence in the market.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
The measure, which passed unanimously, limits where new tobacco retailers in Aurora can locate — no closer than 1,500 feet to schools or 2,000 feet to another tobacco seller — in an attempt to prevent over-concentration of outlets in the city.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
The latter giving venues the chance to allot a portion of their primary tickets to other sellers.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
Inventory is improving, which gives buyers more options – but also suggests sellers are gaining more confidence in the market.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for seller
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seller
Noun
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There will also be a children’s area, a beer and sake garden, food for sale and merchant vendors.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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This year, more than 60 food vendors filled the Monte Carlo Ballroom parking lot in Norcross.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Smith works with jewelers and secondhand dealers to purchase and loan pieces, pulls from her own vast collection, and has partnerships with luxury brands like Omega, Rado, Cartier, Hublot, Longines, and Apple.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Authorities say the tents blended in with homeless encampments, helping conceal trafficking and avoid detection by law enforcement while allowing the gang to control a network of dealers operating in the area.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The authority draws praise from downtown merchants for its efforts so far.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Japanese Friendship Garden’s four-day festival includes a daily lineup of performances, cultural food and merchants.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Seller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seller. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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