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as in commercial
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as in extensive
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as in inexpensive
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as in to retail
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Recent Examples of wholesale
John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Republicans in both states have pushed for wholesale changes to the court, but the Kansas proposal marks the most aggressive step in either state in decades.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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
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Adjective
Customers pay a premium for that power whenever that set price is higher than the wholesale price of electricity on the New England market.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Republicans in both states have pushed for wholesale changes to the court, but the Kansas proposal marks the most aggressive step in either state in decades.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesale
Adjective
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Around $3 trillion in commercial property debt matures between 2025 and 2027, and operational efficiency helps companies secure new loans.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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In some communities distrust of outside authorities and aid organizations has led to attacks on treatment centers, while the outbreak’s spread through Ituri—a major commercial and migration hub—has heightened concerns about wider regional and international transmission.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But damage to the pad — Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) — could be extensive, judging by the extent of the explosion, which multiple rocket-watchers captured on video.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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If the issue involves a relatively inexpensive AC component and the rest of the system remains in good condition, repairing the unit often provides the best return on investment.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Because of elevated prices, some may be bargain shopping in relatively inexpensive neighborhoods, but even those markets are seeing significant changes.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Set to retail for $5,385, discounts were offered to those who preordered the trolley as part of a crowdfunding drive that raised roughly $1 million.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That tech, though, will only be limited to a higher-end trim, which is rumored to retail for about 300,000 yuan (US$44,112).—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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In an era that often celebrates disruption, Europe’s corporate landscape still tends to reward experience and operational excellence.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Yet his broader impact was in the pioneering electoral coalition that carried him to victory across five terms — a mix of Black and Jewish voters, white yuppies, union members and key corporate leaders.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But while fully solid-state batteries remain years away from widespread adoption, a transitional technology is beginning to reach the market.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The affordable passenger train travels between all five mountainous villages in Italy’s Cinque Terre region, running from spring until late fall.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In that spirit, here are five smaller, more affordable summer music festivals on the Front Range that offer an alternative to big events — and possibly the most bang for your buck.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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This round gives us the working capital to show up the way our retail partners and customers deserve, fully stocked, beautifully merchandised, and with the marketing muscle to match.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The Squeeze team has merchandising, a popular social media presence and tons of support across the country.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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“Wholesale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesale. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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