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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
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Electric rates follow a familiar pattern in Rhode Island, rising in the winter and falling in the summer in response to wholesale market prices for natural gas, the primary heating and electric generation fuel in New England.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 10 Apr. 2026
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 17 June 2025
The company currently wholesales the brand at Nordstrom, Revolve, Shopbop, Level Shoes, Galeries Lafayette, John Lewis, La Maison Simons, La Rinascente, De Bijenkorf, The Iconic, among others.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
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Adjective
Despite being ineligible for a federal explosives permit, Chee ran Devastating Pyrotechnics, a display and wholesale fireworks company that marketed itself to municipal clients as a lower-cost option and imported tens of thousands of pounds of fireworks annually.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Electric rates follow a familiar pattern in Rhode Island, rising in the winter and falling in the summer in response to wholesale market prices for natural gas, the primary heating and electric generation fuel in New England.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
The idea was to create the first ever international drugstore chain operator and drug wholesaling company.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 17 June 2025
The company currently wholesales the brand at Nordstrom, Revolve, Shopbop, Level Shoes, Galeries Lafayette, John Lewis, La Maison Simons, La Rinascente, De Bijenkorf, The Iconic, among others.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesale
Adjective
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To document how those policy changes are affecting farmers, The Associated Press and Grist analyzed data on both commercial-scale solar projects and small-scale rural energy development across the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The exposure has helped several Tunnel artists land exhibits in commercial and nonprofit galleries.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the damage to residential property was extensive in this pocket of southern Rochester.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Safety and driver assistance Acura equips the MDX Type S Advance with an extensive suite of safety technology under the AcuraWatch 360 system.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These coated panels work like an extra layer of clothing for a house and can be applied to pretty much any fabric, even the most inexpensive thin one – something umbrella-like.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
14 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The chic shoes retail online for $995.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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Weekend one tickets originally retailed for $649).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In corporate news, luxury conglomerate and industry bellwether LVMH reported quarterly sales that missed expectations on Monday as the sector begins to decipher the fallout from the war in the Middle East and its impact on stocks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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There is no corporate hand guiding it, no sense of obligation to brand preservation.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As usual, widespread and prolonged summer-like weather is very hard to come by this time of year around here.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Sunday's election took place as the country experiences a surge in violent crime and corruption, fueling widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bond is emphasizing supporting small businesses, making healthcare more affordable, criminal justice reform and protecting the environment.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The issue came to a head last year when Lamont vetoed an affordable housing bill that had been supported by Democrats who control both chambers of the legislature.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It’s all curated by owner Sylvie Chateigner, who has methodically merchandised the store by color.—
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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The store’s inventory will come from local closets and be merchandised around upcoming events including Ultra (March 27-29), the Miami Open (through March 29), Formula 1 (May 1-3) and Swim Week (May 25-June 1).—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Wholesale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesale. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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