Synonyms of businesses

businesses

noun

plural of business

1

as in companies

a commercial or industrial activity or organization

most of the local businesses belong to the association

Synonyms & Similar Words

• companies
• firms
• enterprises
• houses
• interests
• corporations
• concerns
• agencies
• associations
• establishments
• outfits
• dealers
• multinationals
• conglomerates
• outlets
• chains
• trusts
• cartels
• syndicates
• microenterprises
• combines

2

as in things

something to be dealt with

we have one piece of business remaining for today's meeting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• things
• matters
• problems
• issues
• affairs
• concerns
• worries
• crises
• considerations
• emergencies
• balls of wax
• responsibilities
• troubles
• predicaments
• crossroads
• flash points
• exigencies
• straits
• care
• junctures
• corners
• heads
• crunches
• spots
• lookouts
• hot waters
• pickles
• zero hours
• impasses
• jams
• holes
• fixes
• deadlocks
• scrapes
• standstills
• halts
• pinches
• stalemates

3

as in jobs

the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists

plants going about the business of photosynthesis provide the Earth with a renewable source of oxygen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jobs
• purposes
• roles
• tasks
• functions
• parts
• works
• places
• capacities
• positions
• missions
• offices
• services
• activities
• hands
• concerns
• situations
• occupations
• affairs
• involvements
• vocations
• participations
• duties
• responsibilities
• posts
• pursuits
• niches
• uses
• assignments
• employs
• commissions
• callings
• charges

4

as in areas

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence

if you want a medical malpractice lawyer, he's the best in the business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• areas
• departments
• domains
• realms
• walks
• fields
• spheres
• kingdoms
• provinces
• specialties
• elements
• territories
• disciplines
• circles
• terrains
• fronts
• games
• arenas
• precincts
• studies
• subjects
• fiefs
• fiefdoms
• professions
• lines
• confines
• baronies
• pursuits
• bailiwicks
• occupations
• demesnes
• firmaments
• frontiers
• vocations
• scopes
• dimensions
• rackets
• widths
• reaches
• amplitudes
• turfs
• compasses
• sweeps
• extents
• breadths
• ambits
• subfields
• subspecialties
• kens

5

as in missions

a specific task with which a person or group is charged

the interrogators demanded to know what business the suspect had in the restricted area at that time of night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jobs
• missions
• assignments
• operations
• duties
• responsibilities
• requirements
• posts
• offices
• details
• obligations
• briefs
• needs
• charges
• works
• burdens
• commitments
• errands
• chores
• appointments
• promises
• commissions
• constraints
• labors
• nominations
• designations
• restraints
• pledges
• compulsions

6

as in betrayals

the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another

the price for giving the drug lord the business was certain death

Synonyms & Similar Words

• betrayals
• treacheries
• deceptions
• deceits
• treasons
• double crosses
• sellouts
• infidelities
• disloyalties
• perfidies
• abandonments
• backstabbings
• falsities
• duplicities
• frauds
• double-dealings
• desertions
• trickeries
• guiles
• talebearings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loyalties
• allegiances
• devotions
• fidelities
• fealties
• protections
• defenses
• safeguards
• shields
• dependabilities
• reliabilities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of businesses

Small businesses are struggling to hire, with 62% trying to fill positions but 84% unable to find qualified applicants, revealing a significant skills gap. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

The measure aims to prevent businesses from offering different prices for shoppers based on personal information that is collected using tracking technology or other surveillance electronic tools, unless the businesses follow certain rules. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

West Hartford Center is full of activity with multiple businesses at different stages joining the already impressive retail stores and restaurants in the Blue Back Square area. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Since June, visitors and locals have been able to engage with over 100 local businesses, brands, artists, creators and food vendors in one of Kansas City’s most iconic landmarks, Union Station. — Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

The news is a welcome relief to those affected, but still leaves businesses, workers, and communities scrambling to figure out what will happen next. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

With most companies operating with just two employees and cinema representing only part of their revenue, the report warns that Colombia is successfully financing films—but not yet building sustainable film businesses. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 11 July 2026

The weekly series along the New River also includes live music, a farmers and craft market with a rotating lineup of local businesses and artisans, as well as gourmet food vendors. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Luke Gennaro of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry said the exhibit was assembled on short notice after volunteers scrambled to secure donations from businesses across the state. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 July 2026