as in dealers
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
a coffee trader
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Recent Examples of traders
Elsewhere, traders will be monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
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Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
While traders might have listened to the hearing, focus is also on the impending US-Iran ceasefire deadline.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The world’s top oil traders warned that the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is increasing the risk of a global recession as fuel demand takes a hit.
—Grant Smith, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Cue fat windfalls for the traders.
—Wailin Wong, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
The Iran war is fundamentally reshaping the oil industry, as geopolitical volatility rattles traders and derails expectations of a Middle East drilling boom.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Much of the oil that reached foreign markets was effectively smuggled out, traders and analysts said.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Bitcoin’s rise above $75,000 is a dose of optimism for traders who have watched the world’s largest cryptocurrency struggle to record a sustained rally amid a volatile six months.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
On platforms like PredictIt, traders have overwhelmingly favored Fuller, with confidence hovering near certainty levels in recent days.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
While traders might have listened to the hearing, focus is also on the impending US-Iran ceasefire deadline.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The world’s top oil traders warned that the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is increasing the risk of a global recession as fuel demand takes a hit.
—Grant Smith, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Cue fat windfalls for the traders.
—Wailin Wong, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
The Iran war is fundamentally reshaping the oil industry, as geopolitical volatility rattles traders and derails expectations of a Middle East drilling boom.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Much of the oil that reached foreign markets was effectively smuggled out, traders and analysts said.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Bitcoin’s rise above $75,000 is a dose of optimism for traders who have watched the world’s largest cryptocurrency struggle to record a sustained rally amid a volatile six months.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
On platforms like PredictIt, traders have overwhelmingly favored Fuller, with confidence hovering near certainty levels in recent days.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traders
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Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing parts and updating software for free.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Westlake Financial works directly with dealers to offer loan programs with dealer fees as low as $0.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the mall’s food court, customers frequently pay using an app that grants small credit lines affiliated to certain merchants.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The backstory Penang is a mosaic of ethnic influences—the result of waves of immigration that peaked in the 18th and 19th centuries, drawing merchants and laborers from various parts of the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Federal Trade Commission has studied surveillance pricing methods since 2024, and found retailers often used people’s personal information to set individualized pricing information.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Traders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traders. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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