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adjective

Definition of wholesalenext
1
as in commercial

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2
as in extensive

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3
as in inexpensive

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wholesale

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verb

as in to retail

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Recent Examples of wholesale
Adjective
According to a source, Garrett was reluctant to make wholesale changes, believing major tweaks would do more harm than good. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 Telsey also noted that the first quarter decline was slightly below internal expectations due in part to wholesale timing and a weaker performance from a subset of doors within Vans’ store fleet. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Verb
Light industrial uses could include storage yards, data and information processing, medical or dental laboratories, research and development, warehouses, wholesaling or a recycling center. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2026 Therefore, in 2022, Allbirds opened 19 new stores and wholesaled its products through Nordstrom and REI — burning cash without a clear path to margin, reported Prism News. — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wholesale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesale
  1. commercial
  2. extensive
  3. inexpensive
  4. retail
  5. corporate
  6. widespread
  7. affordable
  8. merchandise
Adjective
  • Wolf Ruzicka, global chief commercial officer and CEO North America at Unlimit, broke the answer down this way for me.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Firefighters also halted a blaze in a non-residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, and officials reported damage to commercial and residential property in two additional districts.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of commercial
Adjective
  • There’s also an swanky Indian restaurant, Indian Accent, for authentic upscale dishes and an extensive global wine list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Over the past few years, Boots has been delving into its extensive data to test and try products and began introducing stand-alone beauty retail concepts, the latest of which opened in Bristol earlier this month.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • Although premium rooms costing thousands of yuan lifted the averages, typical prices were far lower, with inexpensive options widely available in all three destinations.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The most common exterior fabric used is a sturdy canvas, but inexpensive nylon options are also available.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Verb
  • The store’s bestselling K-beauty product is Beauty of Joseon’s Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF, an organic sunscreen that retails for around 15 pounds.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Set to retail at US$1,498, it can be had for $799, inclusive of the transport case.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of retail
Adjective
  • Even if corporate needs are the main reason why creatives are still getting to tell stories set in a galaxy far, far away, the meta conversation found in these tales might help refresh and save Star Wars.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Aside from the hundreds of thousands in corporate PAC money and tens of thousands raised through AIPAC, Apollo Global Capital is one of the biggest sources of funding for Larson.
    — Readers Speak, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of corporate
Adjective
  • However, du Plessis identifies the crucial challenge of expanding beyond the South Asian diaspora, advocating for widespread visibility in American culture and integrating cricket into schools to foster new fans and local talent.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Although temperatures will fluctuate in the coming days, there is no widespread or lasting break from the heat in sight, with highs well into the 30s Celsius (86-104 F) expected across much of Japan.
    — Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of widespread
Adjective
  • Ask the practical question, choose the affordable step, and let stability feel supportive.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Maverick’s core customer isn’t a traditional pickup truck buyer but someone who might be coming over from an equally affordable car, like a Honda Civic.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of affordable
Verb
  • PlusOne will be merchandised within the Wellness by Ulta Beauty areas in stores, alongside other wellness solutions.
    — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Next door is a vast haberdashery, with sewing kits, yarns, buttons, quilt patches and threads merchandised in colorful heaps on tables and along walls.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Definition of merchandise

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