Thesaurus results for MONOPOLIST

monopolist

noun

Definition of monopolist

as in seller

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Recent Examples of monopolist In rare cases where a challenger does displace an incumbent, all that results is a new monopolist replacing the old one—the monopoly itself remains. — Mordecai Kurz, Time, 20 Apr. 2026 To define the contours of a market, the courts rely on a hypothetical monopolist test. — Hal Singer, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026 So not only did Google walk away with a slap on the wrist—this opinion also propped up another monopolist, Apple, that is currently getting sued by the very same DOJ. — Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 This is the wrongest would-be train monopolist George Russell has ever been, and that’s saying something for a man who fired the one person who knows all his business secrets. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monopolist

Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolist

Noun

Buy from reputable sellers and verify the phone Be especially careful with unusually cheap smartphones advertised as premium models.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Franchises get divided in the buyers or sellers category at this time of year, and people debate if (insert name here) is worth trading a late-round pick for.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of seller

Noun

As the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche return to Ball Arena for their new seasons, fans will find nearly 100 new food and drink items on the menu, including offerings from local businesses joining the arena's lineup of vendors.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Origina’s report didn’t call out any specific vendors as forcing enterprises’ hands.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of vendor

Noun

Sirhal said the retailer’s research that Target shoppers tend to mix three or more aesthetics in their home.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Luxury apartment towers such as MiCA Apartments and L Logan Square Apartments now line Milwaukee Avenue, and new retailers are moving in to serve recently arrived residents.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of retailer

Noun

But his role went far beyond storekeeper, Hassane said.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
In 2017, following an overwhelming number of complaints from visitors and storekeepers about vulgar language and intimidation tactics, the city had to once again enforce an ordinance to keep the hawkers in separate areas.

— Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025

Definition of storekeeper

Noun

Video on social media showed distressed shopkeepers begging young men to stop stealing their inventory—and those young men pushing them aside to grab shoes and food from their shelves.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
With no police in sight, Sanaa and other shopkeepers who were targeted along the Rue Étienne Marcel watched as small groups of looters used mobile phones to tip each other off to the cops’ whereabouts, handily winning the cat-and-mouse chase.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of shopkeeper

Noun

Pacific Seafood is a wholesaler and manufacturer that handles fishing, processing and the distribution of seafood across the country.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Several bills in this year’s regular session sponsored by Brown had to do with provisions for property classification and real estate wholesaler disclosures.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wholesaler

Noun

Automakers and their suppliers need incentives to invest in robotics and advanced equipment.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Dedicated facilities could help suppliers prepare for higher production volumes as programs move beyond research and development.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

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