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as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
most of the local businesses belong to the association
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as in things
something to be dealt with
we have one piece of business remaining for today's meeting
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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
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as in areas
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 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
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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
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Recent Examples of businesses
Wells Fargo is giving a total of $6 million to six nonprofits to bolster housing access, job training and small businesses in west Charlotte, the banking giant announced Tuesday morning.
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Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
De Rothschild and her husband, Benjamin, were also in the midst of a battle with Benjamin’s cousin, David de Rothschild, regarding who could use the family name for their businesses.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
For the first time in over five years, a delegation of Indian businesses visited China, according to Ranjeet Mehta, secretary general and CEO of Indian trade body PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
In Tehran, a city of nine million people, schools are closed, businesses are shuttered or struggling, and locals are living without a functioning air-raid warning system or public shelters.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
In city after city on the road to Tehran, AP reporters saw normal traffic, businesses open and people walking the streets.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The new rules also significantly raise annual licensing costs for hemp businesses, increasing manufacturer fees from just over $250 to $10,000, and retail registrations from $155 to $5,000.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Several businesses located at the strip mall took to social media Monday afternoon to provide updates on the fire.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
The Hawaii Tourism Authority said many businesses are resuming operations as usual, urging visitors to be cognizant of signage in areas like Mokuleia and Waialua.
—Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
De Rothschild and her husband, Benjamin, were also in the midst of a battle with Benjamin’s cousin, David de Rothschild, regarding who could use the family name for their businesses.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
For the first time in over five years, a delegation of Indian businesses visited China, according to Ranjeet Mehta, secretary general and CEO of Indian trade body PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
In Tehran, a city of nine million people, schools are closed, businesses are shuttered or struggling, and locals are living without a functioning air-raid warning system or public shelters.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
In city after city on the road to Tehran, AP reporters saw normal traffic, businesses open and people walking the streets.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The new rules also significantly raise annual licensing costs for hemp businesses, increasing manufacturer fees from just over $250 to $10,000, and retail registrations from $155 to $5,000.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Several businesses located at the strip mall took to social media Monday afternoon to provide updates on the fire.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
The Hawaii Tourism Authority said many businesses are resuming operations as usual, urging visitors to be cognizant of signage in areas like Mokuleia and Waialua.
—Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesses
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Martie now buys bulk overstock from trendy companies, then ships orders from its Texas warehouse.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The implication is that she got distracted and failed to notice the most important things.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Clairton plant provides 1,200 manufacturing jobs and hundreds of millions in tax revenue to the area.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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New Gallup polling finds that while more employees are using AI frequently in their work, there’s been an uptick in alarm that new technologies will replace their jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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King’s plans center around keeping close contact with constituents, revitalizing downtown and residential areas and advancing historic preservation and tourism efforts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The booster launched Northrop Grumman's previous cargo flight, NG-23, NASA's Crew-11 astronaut flight, the Axiom Space Ax-4 astronaut flight and three Starlink missions, according to a SpaceX description.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The rocket itself was developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology specifically for commercial space missions.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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From there, The Audacity spirals into a dizzying web of alliances, betrayals and reversals of fortune.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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These are bonds far stronger than the buzz of the last deal or the fizz of the last party; both loyalties and betrayals are rooted in decades of intimate connection.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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One of the law firms defending the trucking companies tallied fifty-three accidents that were connected to Motta and other attorneys with offices at 525 Clay Street.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Chinese firms play a major role in Indonesia’s clean energy supply chain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The terms of Chan’s contract are complete, city spokesperson Jennifer Singer wrote in a statement, while noting the city does not comment on personnel matters related to former employees.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The first would allow courts in protection from abuse matters and criminal proceedings to order abusers to wear a GPS monitoring device that enables survivors to track their location in real time, even with alerts to law enforcement.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Businesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesses. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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