merchants

NOUN

person who sells goods

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broker dealer exporter operator retailer seller shipper shopkeeper trader trafficker vendor wholesaler

STRONG

businessperson consigner handler jobber marketer salesperson sender storekeeper tycoon

WEAK

tradesperson

Antonyms

STRONGEST

customer

WEAK

buyer

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merchants

Others are prosperous merchants in the fabric and carpet trade.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

In recent quarters, the company has rolled out more support initiatives to prevent merchants from defecting to other platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

But one of the less glamorous ingredients in the UPI story may now be the most important: merchants.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Management attributed the momentum to traction with larger merchants and self-onboarded sellers alike.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

The merchants stroked their beards, considering the offer and preparing a counterbargain.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri