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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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The auction allocates securities based on the bids submitted, with primary dealers often purchasing a significant share and then distributing those securities in the secondary market.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
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For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Etsy Though not a dedicated collection from a single source, countless artists and merchants have taken to Etsy to sell handmade products inspired by the franchise.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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By the late 1740s, almost all of Philadelphia’s Freemasons were also merchants, shipowners or successful artisans.—
Derek Arnold,
The Conversation,
6 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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