free trade

noun

Definition of free tradenext
as in traffic

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Recent Examples of free trade The countries also signed a free trade pact earlier this year. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Relaxed rules for Brits Travel industry insiders say the upheaval didn’t start with Thursday’s announcement, but two years ago, when the rules changed under an Australia-UK free trade agreement. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 And its failure also discredited the globalization associated with free trade and mass migration. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 But Washington may have an incentive to restore free trade with Colombia. — Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for free trade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free trade
  1. traffic
  2. marketplace
  3. black market
  4. commerce
  5. trade
  6. gray market
  7. merchandising
  8. retailing
Noun
  • The project will eliminate some parking along Van Nuys Boulevard and construction will affect traffic in the area.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The officer reported looking west and at one point and seeing traffic officers with their emergency lights activated and beyond them, runners directly in Wade’s path, according to court documents.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of traffic
Noun
  • ChatGPT is the most popular chatbot in the world, commanding nearly half the American marketplace, states said in their lawsuits.
    — Marc Levy, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Days ago, the chief content officer at the streaming giant was in Cannes receiving an honor while the MIPCOM marketplace was in full swing, before turning to unveil a major World Cup media rights deal a day later.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of marketplace
Noun
  • Malawi launched a nationwide crackdown on fuel hoarders and black market sellers as the nation struggles with shortages that have left truckers queuing for up to a week and bus fares doubling on some routes.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Coverage of the same census in the ISHRS journal flagged a growing black market in hair restoration as one of the notable trends of 2024.
    — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of black market
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  • Our goal is to help prepare merchants for a future where commerce can happen anywhere.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Braniecki likened the effort to make SPACE open source to what happened with web browsers as the internet developed — companies came together to build guardrails that allowed secure browsing and online commerce.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of commerce
Noun
  • Every transformer on the grid—from the cylinders perched on utility lines to the big spiky devices at substations—trades voltage for current at a fixed ratio.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Pavel Dorofeyev, the team’s most notable trade acquisition over the summer, came close on several occasions but remained stuck on two goals for the season.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of trade
Noun
  • The buzz around retatrutide has contributed to a thriving gray market serving people looking for serious weight loss who aren’t interested in waiting for the FDA to approve the drug.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Suppliers on the gray market can include compounding pharmacies, med spas, and telehealth companies.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of gray market
Noun
  • In fact, his language has been so thoroughly absorbed by advertising, fashion, design, merchandising, that all visual culture arguably owes him a debt.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The top winner receives three years of guidance on research and development, supply chain, operations, merchandising, marketing and working with investors.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of merchandising
Noun
  • The watches and jewelry unit posted a 6 percent increase, while selective retailing was up 8 percent.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Both are limited to 1,150 pieces, with the large retailing for $15,000 and the small priced at $12,900.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of retailing

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