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as in commercial
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as in extensive
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as in inexpensive
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as in to retail
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Recent Examples of wholesale
Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 May 2026
Since January, wholesale prices for food-grade whey powder have risen by more than 50 percent, to the highest level on record, according to the commodity-pricing experts at DCA Market Intelligence.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2026
Therefore, in 2022, Allbirds opened 19 new stores and wholesaled its products through Nordstrom and REI — burning cash without a clear path to margin, reported Prism News.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
When this was pointed out on social media, the magazine updated Barkan's story to directly quote the Post writer, Drew Harwell, whose opening paragraphs Barkan lifted nearly wholesale.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 May 2026
Since January, wholesale prices for food-grade whey powder have risen by more than 50 percent, to the highest level on record, according to the commodity-pricing experts at DCA Market Intelligence.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Verb
Light industrial uses could include storage yards, data and information processing, medical or dental laboratories, research and development, warehouses, wholesaling or a recycling center.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2026
Therefore, in 2022, Allbirds opened 19 new stores and wholesaled its products through Nordstrom and REI — burning cash without a clear path to margin, reported Prism News.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesale
Adjective
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For the first time, a skeleton of metal, rather than walls of masonry, formed the main supporting material for a large commercial tower.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Color, too, is emerging as a key commercial driver.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Think loyalty program benefits, elevated dining, extensive amenities, and conveniences such as room service, late-night dining options, and an on-site spa.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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It’s known for an extensive martini selection and dishes like crispy baked potato with crème fraîche and caviar; and branzino with fava beans, artichoke and snow pea salad.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Former Sacramento City Councilmember Katie Valenzuela said she was disappointed that the city was targeting a relatively inexpensive part of local government.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Make your furry friend an inexpensive toy.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Swift wore Dôen's Ashlynn midi dress, which currently retails for $385.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Then there’s the Vans LX Half-Cab 33 offered in black suede with a yellowed sole, custom leather kiltie tassel, cobranded leather label, and custom insole, retailing for $248.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Musk asked the court to force OpenAI to pay back more than $130 billion to OpenAI’s nonprofit arm, remove Altman and Brockman from their leadership roles and unwind the corporate restructuring that turned OpenAI into one of the world’s most valuable tech companies.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Plus, the corporate adoption of artificial intelligence is beginning to trim certain employers’ need for workers.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The policy meant the top biological female finishers were designated co-champions, leading to widespread images of Hernandez sharing the top step of the medal podium with female athletes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Less than 15 years ago, every top professional sports league opposed widespread legalization of sports betting.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Multiple studies in 2024–26 have ranked San Jose as the least affordable housing market in the United States, based on comparisons of home prices to local incomes.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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This move is a recognition of a basic reality, which is that affordable housing is only as good as the ability to fill it.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Athleisure brands on the floor include Vuori, Tala, Literary Sport, Adidas and New Balance, which have all been merchandised with a fashion buyer’s eye.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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It’s all curated by owner Sylvie Chateigner, who has methodically merchandised the store by color.—
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Wholesale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesale. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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