1
as in commercial
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2
as in extensive
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3
as in inexpensive
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as in to retail
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Recent Examples of wholesale
Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
The wholesale channel was down 19 percent to 192.7 million euros in 2024.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Today, women’s accounts for around 15 percent of sales but is only sold through the Billy Reid channels, and is not wholesaled.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Back-to-back days last week brought negative news on inflation as the consumer price index and wholesale prices both rose well above expectations, another reminder that the Fed’s fight to lower the rate of price increases is not over.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
The wholesale channel was down 19 percent to 192.7 million euros in 2024.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
The pair are sticking with a direct-to-consumer approach and will not be wholesaling, choosing instead to home in on providing superior customer experiences in their retail destinations in London, New York and Los Angeles.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Today, women’s accounts for around 15 percent of sales but is only sold through the Billy Reid channels, and is not wholesaled.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesale
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The basilica was a part of the larger forum, which served in London as the political, judicial, commercial and social hub of the city.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Hawke quipped that’s maybe because Linklater has never made a commercial movie.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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Officials said the blaze caused extensive damage to the building, with flames burning through its roof.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The police barricades and street closings appeared to be as extensive as those for the annual tree lighting on the same spot every holiday season.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Buying short term puts on Meta is not an inexpensive approach, but if Zuckerberg’s AI bets reveal to be excessive, the stock will come back down to earth or at least its 50-day moving average down at $621.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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The ban could have meant disruptions for shoppers on apps like Shein and Temu on inexpensive clothing coming from China.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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The same model currently retails for upwards of $22,000, though given its historical value, Diana’s watch is likely worth much more.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Price and Release Date Monster Hunter Wilds launches on PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on Feb. 28, 2025, and will retail for $69.99.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
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In a January trading update, BP flagged higher corporate costs, lower fourth-quarter realized refining margins and one-off charges linked to its bio-ethanol acquisition.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, corporate earnings season continues, with key reports from major tech and consumer goods companies potentially influencing market direction.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Portions of the Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley and Lower Mississippi Valleys all stand a chance of being hit with widespread showers and thunderstorms as the storm moves eastward to the Appalachians, the weather service said.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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As widespread flooding swamped Kentucky, Kentucky Route 160 in Knott County was closed due to a landslide, while some homes in Perry County were evacuated, and waters in Hardin County reached historic levels, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday afternoon.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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DuPage County residents can dial 211 to receive around-the-clock information and referrals to mental health services, addiction support and rehabilitation, crisis counseling, supplemental food programs, shelter and affordable housing options, a news release on the board’s action said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Experts say these conversions are exacerbating the nation’s shortage of affordable housing, which has intensified in recent years.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Despite support among Senate Republicans for a two-bill approach, House Republicans have argued that passing two pieces of legislation carries a wider margin for error, given the narrow GOP majority in the lower chamber.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The total broadcast revenues of those leagues trail the NWSL by a wide margin.—
Dan Bernstein,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Wholesale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesale. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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