as in vendor
one who sells things outdoors
street corner hawkers selling everything from fake designer purses to original works of art
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Recent Examples of hawker
These hawker markets not only show off how the city-state has embraced and riffed off its multi-cultural ties but also offer some of the most delicious and affordable food experiences anywhere in the world.
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For example, a hawker stall in Singapore received a Michelin Star in 2016 to much surprise, although that star was later lost.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
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
The City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday that prohibits all vendors -- including the hot dog hawkers who wear revealing thong bikinis -- from selling along the road.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For example, a hawker stall in Singapore received a Michelin Star in 2016 to much surprise, although that star was later lost.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
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
The City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday that prohibits all vendors -- including the hot dog hawkers who wear revealing thong bikinis -- from selling along the road.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hawker
Noun
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The high hosted 36 vendors at its career fair on Wednesday, the Desert Sun reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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At Pier 60, sunsets are celebrated every evening with a festival that brings out vendors and street performers.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With a business model that relies on third-party sellers, Temu is also working with Eurofins Consumer Product Testing to undertake product certification tests as part of its seller onboarding process.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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During a Monday news briefing, Oakman alleged that Brown, Jackson and a third person had gone to purchase narcotics with the intent to rob the seller.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Before Facebook began cracking down on content in late 2016, American fake news peddlers and spammers based in North Macedonia and elsewhere cashed in on viral hoaxes that deepened political divisions and played on people’s fears.—
Craig Silverman,
ProPublica,
24 Feb. 2025
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On the other hand, South Congress Books recently closed shop and, in this age of Amazon, book peddlers are constantly trying to figure out how to draw in buyers.—
Asher Price,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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Ashley manages a team responsible for winning and growing co-brand partnerships across key merchant verticals including travel, retail, every day spend and digital.—
Ashley McGrail,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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While the technology giants all rely on a healthy ecosystem of creators, merchants and influencers to generate content for their sites, changes to their revenue-sharing agreements or algorithms can be devastating.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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And at every turn, there were hecklers on social media calling him an idiot, a fraud, and a huckster, and claiming that his companies were about to collapse and die.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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As in the movie, the central couple are lifelong friends and hucksters Joe and Jerry.—
Chad Jones,
The Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Hawker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hawker. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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