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as in traders
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
a dealer in fine fabrics
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as in sellers
the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money
if both the dealer and the buyer are happy, then the item sold at a fair price
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Recent Examples of dealers
Finally, last October, California governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that made his state the first in the country to prohibit gun dealers from selling pistols that can be easily converted into fully automatic weapons via aftermarket switches.
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Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The merger was intended to streamline oversight of broker-dealers and eliminate overlapping regulatory functions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Automakers and dealers reinforced that cycle by stocking inventory in neutral shades, which tend to sell faster.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In this market, global firms—multinational corporations, banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, and pension funds—shield themselves against currency fluctuations.
—Paul Blustein, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
That September, my parents were contacted by a cult of weed and LSD dealers in California with the incredible name the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, who wanted help breaking their hero, Timothy Leary, out of prison.
—Zayd Ayers Dohrn, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
It was initially thought to be a curiosity, a firework or a special effect, until Song-dynasty arms dealers started using it to make fire arrows and other military explosives.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Those games are only meant to be offered in Indian casinos, but card clubs had long used designated outside dealers to get around the restriction.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Gold bullion coins are government-issued, standardized in weight and purity, and recognized by dealers worldwide.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The merger was intended to streamline oversight of broker-dealers and eliminate overlapping regulatory functions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Automakers and dealers reinforced that cycle by stocking inventory in neutral shades, which tend to sell faster.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In this market, global firms—multinational corporations, banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, and pension funds—shield themselves against currency fluctuations.
—Paul Blustein, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
That September, my parents were contacted by a cult of weed and LSD dealers in California with the incredible name the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, who wanted help breaking their hero, Timothy Leary, out of prison.
—Zayd Ayers Dohrn, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
It was initially thought to be a curiosity, a firework or a special effect, until Song-dynasty arms dealers started using it to make fire arrows and other military explosives.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Those games are only meant to be offered in Indian casinos, but card clubs had long used designated outside dealers to get around the restriction.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Gold bullion coins are government-issued, standardized in weight and purity, and recognized by dealers worldwide.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealers
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Last week, futures traders briefly pushed the probability of a rate increase by the end of 2026 to 52%.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Markets have gyrated as traders try to discern the outlook for the Fed.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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These nursery best sellers were intended to give young readers a grounding in emerging strains of scientific thought.—
Kathryn Hughes,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Inventory is still tight, with fewer listings coming online as many sellers wait for calmer conditions and clearer economic signals.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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In 16th-century Italy, Roman merchants reportedly partnered with cardinals’ papal conclave attendants to wager on who would be named the new pope.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
3 Apr. 2026
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On Reddit, merchants mentioned needing to raise prices while also expressing concern that the surcharge would become permanent since Amazon didn’t say how long the new fee would remain in place.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Highlights include children’s Earth Day activities, plant sale, live music, art and dance performance along with food and vendors.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The list of vendors can be found on the City Market website.—
Eden Dinneen,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Dealers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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