as in seller
a person who runs an auction
The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.
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Recent Examples of auctioneer
Conceived in 1898 and cast in 1907, the sculpture was found under a cloth by auctioneer Matthieu Semont, who was inventorying an apartment that had sat vacant for fifteen years.
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News Desk, Artforum, 19 Feb. 2025
In the scene, Ballerini shyly laughs in a room full of people as an auctioneer ups the price for Conover.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Video from the auction at Sotheby's in New York City shows auctioneer Phyllis Kao opening bidding at $8 million.
—James Doubek, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
An early board member for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and lifelong ambassador for the craft of wildlife calling, Carlton told me his calling techniques were shaped by an early career as an auctioneer.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 19 Feb. 2025
In the scene, Ballerini shyly laughs in a room full of people as an auctioneer ups the price for Conover.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Video from the auction at Sotheby's in New York City shows auctioneer Phyllis Kao opening bidding at $8 million.
—James Doubek, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
An early board member for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and lifelong ambassador for the craft of wildlife calling, Carlton told me his calling techniques were shaped by an early career as an auctioneer.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctioneer
Noun
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When a criminal misuses a lawful product, the companies say, the criminal is responsible for his actions, not the manufacturer or seller.—
Mary Beth Sheridan and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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While active inventory levels are expected to rise by 11.7 percent, increasing options for buyers, many markets still face supply constraints that favor sellers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beyer said hospital administrators ignored concerns from staff about the lack of payments to vendors, who provide equipment, supplies, and nursing or anesthesiologist staff to the hospital.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Failing to assess the security practices of third-party vendors can result in indirect breaches.—
Dan Sorensen,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The panel, which is made of two Baltic oak boards from two different trees, has a merchant or cargo mark on its back that resembles a mark on a portrait of King Edward VI, Jane’s predecessor on the throne.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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The previous four CEOs were not considered merchants or fashion executives, with their expertise largely in non-merchandise areas.—
David Moin,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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These force traders to sell their assets at market price to settle their debts and help push the asset’s price even lower.—
Tanaya Macheel,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The trader had meant to sell just $58 million worth of stocks, but accidentally issued an order to sell $444 billion, the majority of which was blocked before being sold.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Auctioneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auctioneer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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