1
as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
the booming economy witnessed the launch of many small enterprises
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the enterprise shown by the early developers and promoters of personal computers
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as in venture
a risky undertaking
the general viewed the proposed invasion as a military enterprise that offered no easy way out
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Recent Examples of enterprise
The company rolled out AgentKit for developers, new API bundles for enterprise, and a new App Store that offers direct distribution inside ChatGPT — which now reaches 800 million weekly active users, according to OpenAI.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
So in terms of what is just and good, was globalism a worthwhile enterprise?
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Now a nationwide initiative, Pull Up For Change focuses on economic equality, corporate transparency and Black enterprise.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
In all, The Detroit Shoppe enterprise has raised over $5 million for 200 local charities.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
So in terms of what is just and good, was globalism a worthwhile enterprise?
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Now a nationwide initiative, Pull Up For Change focuses on economic equality, corporate transparency and Black enterprise.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
In all, The Detroit Shoppe enterprise has raised over $5 million for 200 local charities.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise
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Ingraham was additionally designated as the future chair of the company's compensation committee, which could give her a key role in determining the compensation of officers and directors.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Moog’s lightweight turret, with its focus on mobility, commonality, and rapid adaptability, positions the company as a key contributor to that evolving vision for next-generation air defense.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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But while the two share this creation-for-creation’s-sake approach, their respective careers are also defined by lofty ambitions that bridge the worlds of music, visual art and science and beyond.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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For Walmart, the deal will help advance its AI ambitions, which have lagged behind Amazon.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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That deal saw a 20-year partnership run through a joint venture containing all of Madrid’s in-stadium income, with the exception of season-ticket sales.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Curry’s new restaurant and bar Steph Curry and Michael Mina’s culinary venture, Bourbon Steak and The Eighth Rule, just opened in San Francisco’s Union Square.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Arthur was originally a scholar of the Elizabethan drama—a professor at Boston University for a number of years before moving to London and working for Quaritch, one of the oldest bookseller firms in the world focusing on antiquarian books.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Prime Minister added that Baghdad had signed deals with TotalEnergies, along with Chinese and Emirati firms, to invest in capturing gas that is now flared — worth $4 billion to $5 billion a year.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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The song has been released in partnership with advocacy group GLAAD to celebrate Spirit Day, an annual initiative that harnesses influential voices to stand against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth and families.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Government investment into cultural initiatives, especially in Saudi Arabia, which is in the throes of its economic diversification plan, Vision 2030, is also propelling new talents onto the international scene.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Delaware’s 1913 gamble helped spark a century of American dynamism.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The gamble paid off as The Black Phone became one of 2022’s most profitable films, grossing $161 million against a $16 million budget.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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More to Explore The exterior of the house resembles a three-dimensional De Stijl painting.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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These houses were once used for Rockport’s fishing and granite industry, and are now home to quaint shops, restaurants, and art galleries.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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As much as the 49ers try to shield themselves from media speculation, Bethune couldn’t help but hear that their defense was in a bad way with Warner gone.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Amid speculation about why Brandy abruptly left the concert — Monica immediately dismissed any possible bad blood by shouting out Brandy when the show continued — the singer explained in a statement Sunday morning that she was forced to exit due to health issues.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Enterprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprise. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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