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also vender
as in seller
the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money
we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor
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Recent Examples of vendor
As the council stepped down on Saturday, André Joseph, 42, a street vendor who was selling candy outside their government offices, celebrated.
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Evens Sanon, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
There’s always a huge bonfire to warm up by, as well as a beer garden, various food trucks and tables featuring local vendors and nonprofit organizations selling delicious treats.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Admission is free for the event, which will highlight striking succulents and cacti from around the globe, as well as rare plants and pottery from dozens of plant vendors and local artisans in Room 101 and on the adjoining patio.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Evens Sanon, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
There’s always a huge bonfire to warm up by, as well as a beer garden, various food trucks and tables featuring local vendors and nonprofit organizations selling delicious treats.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Admission is free for the event, which will highlight striking succulents and cacti from around the globe, as well as rare plants and pottery from dozens of plant vendors and local artisans in Room 101 and on the adjoining patio.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vendor
seller
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Excluding models originally released prior to 2025, the Nike Ja 3 was the top seller and was followed directly by Wilson’s Nike A’One.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pinchos de lechon, the top seller from the 2025 festival, is back at the Puerto Rico kiosk, and it’s joined by coconut flancocho, a dessert selected in a contest among Universal chefs.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Vendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vendor. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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