as in dealer
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
a coffee trader
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Recent Examples of trader
Set in the frozen Canadian wilderness of the Hudson Bay in the late 18th century, the propulsive story follows a dangerous expedition by English traders into the sub-arctic wilderness in search of gold.
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Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
From here, hiking trails trace ancient routes used by shepherds and traders, edging along precipices with heart-stopping views into the void below.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Two factors appear to have helped change traders’ minds about the Fed’s plans.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Soon, crypto traders and other digital nomads flooded El Zonte, lending it the nickname Bitcoin Beach.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
From here, hiking trails trace ancient routes used by shepherds and traders, edging along precipices with heart-stopping views into the void below.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Two factors appear to have helped change traders’ minds about the Fed’s plans.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Soon, crypto traders and other digital nomads flooded El Zonte, lending it the nickname Bitcoin Beach.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trader
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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
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Because of Venezuelans’ eroded spending power, markets are less busy than even a few months ago, according to merchants and customers.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Berliner was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1851 into a Jewish merchant family.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Three years after the Peltz Beckham's 2022 wedding at Peltz's Palm Beach, Florida estate, the businessman officiated the couple's vow renewal ceremony.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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WIth 52% of the vote in, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth is in first with 31%, followed by close second businessman Kendall Qualls at 27%.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Buy it direct from Browne Family Vineyards’ online shop (or check their retailer locator).—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Trader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trader. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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