as in commerce
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
they contributed money to an environmental group that works to end the traffic of endangered animals
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as in to trade
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
arrested him for trafficking in drugs
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Recent Examples of traffic
Jason Green, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The celebration also was to have included an appearance by the Navy’s popular Blue Angels demonstration squadron, which could have disrupted passenger traffic at San Diego International Airport, sources said.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Etienne’s aesthetic has always trafficked in the conventions of dance-pop, but their songs are hopeful and wide-eyed, avoiding any hints of hedonistic decadence.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The death was the 24th traffic fatality of the year on city streets.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The celebration also was to have included an appearance by the Navy’s popular Blue Angels demonstration squadron, which could have disrupted passenger traffic at San Diego International Airport, sources said.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Authorities said the suspects had trafficked fentanyl and methamphetamine from Lawrence, Massachusetts.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Etienne’s aesthetic has always trafficked in the conventions of dance-pop, but their songs are hopeful and wide-eyed, avoiding any hints of hedonistic decadence.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traffic
Noun
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Many assets generate valuable data and are integrated within broader ecosystems of energy, logistics, and commerce.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Allmodern’s Racheal rug is a favorite of commerce editor Audrey Lee, who was looking for a low-pile wool rug that wouldn’t need constant vacuuming.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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Their contempt for freedom and social order trades the politics of reason and persuasion—Charlie's life's work—for the false politics of violence and murder.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The per share allocation price was 103 rupees, and the stock was last trading 64% higher at 169 rupees.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to online marketplace Auto Trader, JLR took the top slot on its new car platform in August and is vying for a similar position in September with almost a million ad views in the two months.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The family festival and artisan faire celebrates German culture with live entertainment, including Bavarian music and dance troupes, German food, international refreshments, two beer gardens and a marketplace with 125 local artisan vendors.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Deliveroo saw its shares plunge 30% in 2021 on the day of its initial public offering, dealing a significant blow to London's ambitions to compete with New York for more high-profile tech listings.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Svanson’s good work in those lower-leverage outings gave the Cardinals confidence to deal away bullpen pieces at the trading deadline – including star closer Ryan Helsley.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Traffic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traffic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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