as in storekeeper
someone who owns or manages a shop or store
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Recent Examples of shopkeeper
Park’s father was among those armed shopkeepers during the unrest.
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
And, finally, Li adds depth to Grace Chow, the local shopkeeper whose desire to protect her daughter drives her to make a controversial decision that kicks off the film’s bloody third act.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 July 2025
In 2015, the death of Gray in police custody triggered a series of demonstrations that grew and intensified, culminating in unrest on the day of his funeral in which buildings and cars were torched, shopkeepers beaten, and stores and pharmacies looted.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2025
As well as humanitarian workers, and migrants themselves, anyone who engages in a financial transaction with people on their journey (think taxi drivers, shopkeepers, hotel owners) could be targeted.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
And, finally, Li adds depth to Grace Chow, the local shopkeeper whose desire to protect her daughter drives her to make a controversial decision that kicks off the film’s bloody third act.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 July 2025
In 2015, the death of Gray in police custody triggered a series of demonstrations that grew and intensified, culminating in unrest on the day of his funeral in which buildings and cars were torched, shopkeepers beaten, and stores and pharmacies looted.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2025
As well as humanitarian workers, and migrants themselves, anyone who engages in a financial transaction with people on their journey (think taxi drivers, shopkeepers, hotel owners) could be targeted.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shopkeeper
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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
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Although competition among storekeepers can be fierce, Mateo sees U.B.A. as a marketplace of ideas.—
H. C. Wilentz,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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That promise, Plaza merchants and area residents say, so far is being kept.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Competition between these companies has intensified this year, with all three expanding their delivery networks and pledging billions in subsidies to merchants and consumers.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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According to a 2022 article in the Korea Herald, private guns are intended for shooting athletes, manufacturers and sellers of firearms, and for those who need them for construction or as props in film or TV production.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Those sellers must be living with regret because both have fully recovered and hit new all-time highs on Friday.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Some vendors might take only cash or check payments, while others might charge additional processing fees for credit cards, Rhee said.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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This one goes back to prior points: working with vendors and partners is a plus 3.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The average trading volume for Kohl's is roughly 8.7 million shares a day, however on July 22, traders were moving as high as 190 million shares of stock.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Positioning After Earnings: Conversely, following the earnings release, traders can assess the relationship between immediate and medium-term returns to guide their strategy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The Florida businessman had created the event at Trump’s request.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Before their relationship, Pearce dated Nashville real estate businessman Riley King — and their romance ended in June 2023.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Shopkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shopkeeper. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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