as in owners
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership
the proprietor of a used-car dealership
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Recent Examples of proprietors
This injection of cash was largely driven by gains in private wages and salaries alongside a boost in farm proprietors’ income, which was influenced by a second round of USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief payments, the BEA said.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
In 2024, the state ranked 42nd in the nation based on wages and other earnings like proprietors' income, dividends and government benefits.
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Chloe Bennett-Steele,
StateImpact,
25 June 2026
Most sole proprietors use the cash method of accounting, which means income is recognized when payment is received and expenses are recognized when they are paid.
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Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
And Breakfast If your idea of an ideal accommodation involves generous front porches, homecooked breakfast, and proprietors that feel like longtime friends, consider one of Stuart’s lovely bed and breakfasts.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
The self-employment tax rules generally subject business income earned by sole proprietors and partners to Social Security and Medicare taxes under Section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Spinella and Veaset play husbands Greg Garrison and George Brady, respectively, co-proprietors of Port Wenn’s favorite eatery, The Salty Breeze.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Spinella and Veasey play husbands Greg Garrison and George Brady, respectively, who are co-proprietors of Port Wenn’s favorite eatery, The Salty Breeze.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
In recent years, several tandem-specific bike shops have closed as proprietors retired or struggled with sales.
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Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
In 2024, the state ranked 42nd in the nation based on wages and other earnings like proprietors' income, dividends and government benefits.
—
Chloe Bennett-Steele,
StateImpact,
25 June 2026
Most sole proprietors use the cash method of accounting, which means income is recognized when payment is received and expenses are recognized when they are paid.
—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
And Breakfast If your idea of an ideal accommodation involves generous front porches, homecooked breakfast, and proprietors that feel like longtime friends, consider one of Stuart’s lovely bed and breakfasts.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
The self-employment tax rules generally subject business income earned by sole proprietors and partners to Social Security and Medicare taxes under Section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code.
—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Spinella and Veaset play husbands Greg Garrison and George Brady, respectively, co-proprietors of Port Wenn’s favorite eatery, The Salty Breeze.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Spinella and Veasey play husbands Greg Garrison and George Brady, respectively, who are co-proprietors of Port Wenn’s favorite eatery, The Salty Breeze.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
In recent years, several tandem-specific bike shops have closed as proprietors retired or struggled with sales.
—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprietors
owners
Noun
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Pet owners can make appointments online, and all procedures will be performed by a licensed veterinarian, according to a press release.
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That gap between outward performance and inward exhaustion is what causes many owners to question their own judgment.
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“Proprietors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprietors. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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