as in commerce
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
nations struggling to compete in the global marketplace
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Recent Examples of marketplace
The online marketplace is full of fellow antique lovers selling finds that date all the way back to the 1940s.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
She’s been in a lot of films and television, primarily in the French marketplace, and is truly a once-in-a-generation talent — a profound artist and an amazing collaborator.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Comp titles—a list of three to five books that agents and authors send to prospective publishers to show how similar books did in the marketplace—rule the day, weeding out anything that varies from what has already proven itself as sellable.
—Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
She’s been in a lot of films and television, primarily in the French marketplace, and is truly a once-in-a-generation talent — a profound artist and an amazing collaborator.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Comp titles—a list of three to five books that agents and authors send to prospective publishers to show how similar books did in the marketplace—rule the day, weeding out anything that varies from what has already proven itself as sellable.
—Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marketplace
Noun
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Best Shake Alternative: Chobani Complete Protein Mixed Berry Vanilla Yogurt Drink SELF’s commerce writer, Jessica Kasparian, was pleasantly surprised by how tasty this Greek yogurt drink was.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
6 June 2025
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The analyst projected a $50 billion gross merchandise value, or GMV, opportunity for agentic commerce by 2030, with roughly 30% growth annually between now and then.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Yes, deploying them can help U.S. manufacturers compete against the unfair, subsidized trade practices of other countries.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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There are trade statutes that empower the President to levy tariffs in specific cases, such as when a foreign country has been engaging in unfair trade practices.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Noun
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An additional bridge will carry westbound traffic, from Mooresville into Catawba County.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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The light will slow traffic and allow for better pedestrian mobility.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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“Marketplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marketplace. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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