traders

noun

plural of trader
as in dealers
a buyer and seller of goods for profit a coffee trader

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Recent Examples of traders Oil prices rebounded slightly early on Tuesday as traders became less confident that a diplomatic solution to the conflict, which has upended energy markets, is in sight. — Mike Sheen, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 It’s driven by supply and demand, and what traders, refiners and other buyers are willing to pay. — Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after a pause in fighting between the United States and Iran, though traders remain wary. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 In the oil market, traders are buying and selling contracts for barrels of oil to be delivered many months in the future. — ABC News, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traders
  1. dealers
  2. merchants
  3. retailers
Noun
  • The five-parter from Tiger King co-director Eric Goode features reptile dealers with a fondness for creepy crawlies and a loose connection to ethical and legal mores.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Car dealers have long been local businesses deeply embedded in their communities.
    — Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of dealers
Noun
  • This was once one of the principal streets used by Tallinn’s wealthy merchants and remains lined with former guild buildings and elaborate historic facades.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • With local vendors selling everything from clothing, thrift and vintage pieces, beauty products, candles, jewelry, fragrances and more, this Indie Market promotes a rotating list of merchants.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of merchants
Noun
  • Local public schools cut 50,000 jobs in July, restaurants and bars 26,000, retailers 19,000.
    — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • More than a year after those coins entered circulation, retailers still lack clarity on how to navigate the coin’s gradual phaseout.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of retailers

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