as in dealers
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
a coffee trader
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Recent Examples of traders
But traders were cautious about jumping on a jolly bandwagon too soon.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Less cash in reserve also raises the risk of a sharp drawdown, given that traders have less of a cushion in the event of a pullback.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 19 May 2026
However, the tropical fruit may not appear as frequently on stalls this year as supply chain issues have hit traders hard.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
According to a list of traders shared by the ACCC, the powder was sold by retailers and supply stores including Cakers Warehouse, Bake & Deco, Cakers Paradise and Cake Deco Supplies.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Treasury yields rose in the bond market following an initial zigzag, suggesting traders suspect the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high to combat inflation.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Their rapid growth has also raised concerns over whether traders with privileged information, such as politicians, could improperly profit from world events.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
Men of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, an association of unmarried merchants and foreign traders, are said to have decorated the tree with artificial roses.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Silk Road traders, for example, needed intermediaries to guarantee that merchandise went one way and payments went another.
—Parvez Siddiqui, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Less cash in reserve also raises the risk of a sharp drawdown, given that traders have less of a cushion in the event of a pullback.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 19 May 2026
However, the tropical fruit may not appear as frequently on stalls this year as supply chain issues have hit traders hard.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
According to a list of traders shared by the ACCC, the powder was sold by retailers and supply stores including Cakers Warehouse, Bake & Deco, Cakers Paradise and Cake Deco Supplies.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Treasury yields rose in the bond market following an initial zigzag, suggesting traders suspect the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high to combat inflation.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Their rapid growth has also raised concerns over whether traders with privileged information, such as politicians, could improperly profit from world events.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
Men of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, an association of unmarried merchants and foreign traders, are said to have decorated the tree with artificial roses.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Silk Road traders, for example, needed intermediaries to guarantee that merchandise went one way and payments went another.
—Parvez Siddiqui, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traders
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In its December 2025 decision, the appellate court cited a 2024 gun industry-friendly state law that stripped away municipalities’ right to sue firearms or ammunition manufacturers, trade associations, sellers or dealers.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The continuing onboarding and deployment of tokenized securities introduces several accounting and reporting questions for public companies, broker-dealers, custodians, and auditors.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Gang takedowns and expanding services Business owner and real estate developer Danny Tsoi recalled how BCA also worked alongside police to address gang activity targeting local merchants.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
22 May 2026
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Frank Woolworth opened the first Woolworth’s Great Five Cent Store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1879 to gather shoppers who historically visited a number of smaller, local merchants to a store that offered their goods all in one place.—
Dawn Thilmany,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Fans come to games and related events and spend money in and around stadiums, at nearby restaurants, bars, hotels, and retailers, all of which boosts the local economy and creates jobs.—
Miceal Chamberlain,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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In the 20th century, many farmers began crossing tomato varieties to create hybrids that looked uniform, resisted disease, and could withstand long-haul shipping to retailers miles away.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2026
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“Traders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traders. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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