as in vendor
one who sells things outdoors
street corner hawkers selling everything from fake designer purses to original works of art
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Recent Examples of hawker
Here’s a quick recap: In 2012 after Superstorm Sandy closed Statue and Ellis Islands for more than eight months, rogue ticket hawkers flocked to Battery Park, selling an array of tourism tickets.
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Michael Burke, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Singapore’s famous hawker centers are a great way to try new cuisines in an affordable way with a casual atmosphere.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Lamia is laser-focused on fulfilling her cake-baking duty, but Bibi has made this trip with another purpose, one that divides the two and sets Lamia on a quest through the city’s thoroughfares and backstreets and bustling souk, with its hawkers and their wares.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
The hawkers gather in Battery Park, notably at the No. 1 subway South Ferry station and the No. 4/5 stop at Bowling Green.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
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Michael Burke, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Singapore’s famous hawker centers are a great way to try new cuisines in an affordable way with a casual atmosphere.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Lamia is laser-focused on fulfilling her cake-baking duty, but Bibi has made this trip with another purpose, one that divides the two and sets Lamia on a quest through the city’s thoroughfares and backstreets and bustling souk, with its hawkers and their wares.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
The hawkers gather in Battery Park, notably at the No. 1 subway South Ferry station and the No. 4/5 stop at Bowling Green.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hawker
Noun
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Cars, drivers, pit crews, vendors, entertainers and even sponsors could be showcased over a couple of days along our magnificent lakefront.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Shop The Bradenton Public Market Every Saturday from October through May, Bradenton’s Old Main Street transforms into a bustling market filled with more than 100 vendors offering all kinds of local wares—from fresh produce to art.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The sailboat and the seller were both located in California.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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According to a 2022 article in the Korea Herald, private guns are intended for shooting athletes, manufacturers and sellers of firearms, and for those who need them for construction or as props in film or TV production.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
25 July 2025
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With a 5% uptick in spending, Maryland's influence peddlers are having a good year.—
Sam Janesch July 7,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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Odenkirk received a Tony nomination for his portrayal of once-powerful peddler Shelly Levene (portrayed by Robert Prosky in the original Broadway production and Jack Lemmon in the 1992 movie).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Whaling merchant James Arnold left a part of his estate to Harvard to support the advancement of agriculture and horticulture, while Olmstead was brought in to design the botanic space.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
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Looking at other mass merchant retailers, Target is advertising folders from 15 cents, notebooks from 35 cents and both classroom storage and pencil pouches from 99 cents.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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As details from the report emerged Wednesday, cryptocurrency insiders lauded it as a crucial step in legitimizing digital asset markets by providing legal and regulatory clarity to an industry that has struggled to emerge from its reputation as a haven for criminals and hucksters.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
30 July 2025
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San Pedro, locals say, is fertile ground for hucksters.—
David Segal,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Hawker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hawker. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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