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as in patronage
transactions or economic support provided by customers
only places that are equal opportunity employers will get my business
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as in firm
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
most of the local businesses belong to the association
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as in matter
something to be dealt with
we have one piece of business remaining for today's meeting
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as in commerce
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
this bookstore is a place of business, not a free library, so please do your reading elsewhere
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as in role
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
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
if you want a medical malpractice lawyer, he's the best in the business
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as in job
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
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as in treachery
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
the price for giving the drug lord the business was certain death
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Recent Examples of business
For hardware makers like Apple and Microsoft, the big questions now are what type of impact will RAM-ageddon have on their businesses, and how much worse could the situation get?
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Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Police comb the scene of the shooting outside a business off Northeast Lowry Avenue and Fourth Street Northeast on June 28, 2026.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
For seniors aging in place, medically vulnerable residents and small businesses operating on tight margins, even a relatively short disruption can quickly become a serious challenge.
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Brian Henriquez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Later that day, a major business group asked me which of the myriad pro-democracy groups soliciting their support actually deserve it.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for business
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Police comb the scene of the shooting outside a business off Northeast Lowry Avenue and Fourth Street Northeast on June 28, 2026.
—
Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
For seniors aging in place, medically vulnerable residents and small businesses operating on tight margins, even a relatively short disruption can quickly become a serious challenge.
—
Brian Henriquez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Later that day, a major business group asked me which of the myriad pro-democracy groups soliciting their support actually deserve it.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for business
Recent Examples of Synonyms for business
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Harry also gave up his patronage of the Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Football League, while Meghan surrendered her patronage of the Royal National Theatre, which her grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, handed down to her.
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Shortly afterward, Daley named Donovan his head of patronage, with the title of administrative assistant to the mayor.
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The compensation model is intriguing because major media companies are taking a two-track approach to AI, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in others.
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.
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The news comes as Lackland Air Force Base in Texas — home to the Air Force's Basic Military Training program — grapples with a flu outbreak that has infected 275 people in recent weeks, a congressional staffer with knowledge of the matter told CBS News.
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To make matters worse, microbiome testing has gotten cheaper and faster, but not more accurate.
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Home Depot allows shoppers to browse for its goods on ChatGPT, while also supporting Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, which advocates for a common language to support agentic commerce.
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This story’s author, StyleCaster commerce editor Katie Decker-Jacoby, scours the internet for the best of the best to ensure readers walk away with items recommended by our team, industry experts, and more.
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Given the significance of the peace deal, experts said Pakistan will certainly want to leverage its mediation role for economic benefit, particularly in its dealings with allies in Washington and the Gulf.
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Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.
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Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
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Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
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But shareholders have pushed back against hefty pay packages, which come during a period of upheaval in Hollywood that has been buffeted by job losses from media consolidation and outsourcing.
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Yet despite those struggles, South Africa, one of Africa’s leading industrial economies, remains a destination for migrants willing to take low-paying jobs in domestic work, security and agriculture.
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This is not treachery but the truest and noblest affection.
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Peacock’s adventures in treachery The Traitors was the top dog, scoring five prizes including Best Competition Series and Best Host for Alan Cumming.
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“Business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/business. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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