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also pedlar
as in vendor
one who sells things outdoors
the peddler on the street corner selling baseball caps
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Recent Examples of peddler
Many times, the intention of the peddlers of distrust and misinformation do not reveal their goals.
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Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
As two catastrophic storms upended American cities, a patchwork network of influencers and fake-news peddlers have done their best to sow distrust, stoke resentment, and interfere with relief efforts.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
The attacks were a gift to peddlers of xenophobia, white supremacism, and Christian nationalism: as dark-skinned Muslim foreigners bent on murdering Americans, al Qaeda terrorists and their ilk seemed to have stepped out of a far-right fever dream.
—Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
Russian disinformation peddlers are producing videos targeting the Harris-Walz campaign with false and disparaging claims, Microsoft said Tuesday.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 17 Sep. 2024
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Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
As two catastrophic storms upended American cities, a patchwork network of influencers and fake-news peddlers have done their best to sow distrust, stoke resentment, and interfere with relief efforts.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
The attacks were a gift to peddlers of xenophobia, white supremacism, and Christian nationalism: as dark-skinned Muslim foreigners bent on murdering Americans, al Qaeda terrorists and their ilk seemed to have stepped out of a far-right fever dream.
—Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
Russian disinformation peddlers are producing videos targeting the Harris-Walz campaign with false and disparaging claims, Microsoft said Tuesday.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peddler
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Address Buyer Skepticism And AI Overload Many buyers have heard lofty claims about how AI will solve their problems from a flood of vendors.Evan Powell, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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At Billboard Latin Music Week, DoorDash’s activation event served up vibrant flavors, showcasing some of Miami’s iconic Latin vendors, bringing a rich culinary experience to festival attendees.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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His father, a construction worker, and his mother, a hawker, had 11 children and could only afford to send Lee to school for six years.Ram Anand, Fortune Asia, 9 Sep. 2024
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After graduating from secondary school, Mackenzie worked as a street hawker in Mombasa, then drove a taxi in Malindi.Alexis Okeowo, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
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The number of companies exceeding RMB 100 million in sales increased by over 400% YoY, while more than 17,000 merchants saw their order volumes increase fivefold compared to 2023’s event.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Many investments were backed by the industry’s wealthy merchants, including the Galerie des Champs-Elysées shopping arcade.Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Arizona Republic Glendale police arrested two men suspected of following a man who withdrew $50,000 in cash to buy a truck before the money was grabbed from the car while the man was talking with the seller.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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This is defined as the period in which the seller remains involved in the business to facilitate a smooth handover to the new owner.Chad Lusco, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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So for the last few years, the vote-fraud hucksters have focused on a different lie: That undocumented immigrants (brought into the country by Democrats) are voting illegally.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cusack is at her huckster best as the film's antagonist, but Addams Family Values is a star vehicle for Lloyd, who is the quintessential Uncle Fester in the eyes of most present fans.Lee Escobedo, EW.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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The momentum shows no signs of slowing — among seasoned traders and newcomers alike.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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As of Wednesday, Wall Street traders were nearly unanimous that the Fed would cut the federal funds rate, which acts as a benchmark for other borrowing rates in the economy, by a quarter-point.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Peddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peddler. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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