VENDORS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

vendors

noun

variants also venders

plural of vendor

as in sellers

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 vendors A day earlier, many millions changed hands during the card show featuring 202 vendors. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 The free Big Time festival continues Sunday with dancers, vendors and traditional cultural demonstrators at the Shingle Springs Rancheria. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Charlotte has temporarily barred uptown food vendors from operating after midnight, citing a rise in late-night violence in the area. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026 The main room was full of vendors and resources for families with young children heading back to school. — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 Salt vendors then bid to supply the salt, and municipalities buy at the winning bid price under that joint contract. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026 On Thursday night, the mayor drew criticism from foodies for her comments disparaging street vendors during a mayoral debate. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 Couples who have a specific caterer in mind may need to shop around for a venue that will allow outside vendors. — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 On Saturdays, Riverwalk Market Fair fills a small leafy park sloping down to the Cannon River with vendors selling fine art, fresh produce, and artisan food. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026

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Videos posted on social media show sellers at Tehran and Karaj wholesale markets sitting beside their fresh produce, waiting to sell goods like melons, watermelons, pears, bananas and grapes, but with no-one arriving to buy it.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The sellers will work with the eventual buyer on a custom dock designed around their watercraft.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of sellers

Noun

The reptile dealers need to be more conscientious, and there needs to be more captive breeding.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
That’s a reference to a hedge fund technique of hitting big dealers with orders all at the same time to trigger a large move in the market.

— Christopher Anstey, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

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