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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
The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
The fundraising dinner in Pacific Palisades marked the one-year anniversary of the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, which destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed at least 31 people.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood, which features a mix of homes and businesses, remained an active crime scene hours after the shooting.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Restaurants and small businesses have stepped into a civic role, organizing food drives, donating proceeds, and offering warm gathering places when people need them most.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Under President Biden, the FTC and DOJ slowed large transactions, suggesting that all big businesses were bad businesses.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Some government offices and financial institutions were damaged during the unrest, residents said, while merchants reported being ordered to reopen businesses despite ongoing security operations.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The committee floated a proposal to implement new requirements for where these businesses can be built in relation to each other, and to strengthen pre-existing requirements.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
The financial crisis of 2008 forced businesses to rethink everything from hiring to operational expenses.
—Eric Steele, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
The fundraising dinner in Pacific Palisades marked the one-year anniversary of the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, which destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed at least 31 people.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood, which features a mix of homes and businesses, remained an active crime scene hours after the shooting.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Restaurants and small businesses have stepped into a civic role, organizing food drives, donating proceeds, and offering warm gathering places when people need them most.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Under President Biden, the FTC and DOJ slowed large transactions, suggesting that all big businesses were bad businesses.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Some government offices and financial institutions were damaged during the unrest, residents said, while merchants reported being ordered to reopen businesses despite ongoing security operations.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The committee floated a proposal to implement new requirements for where these businesses can be built in relation to each other, and to strengthen pre-existing requirements.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
The financial crisis of 2008 forced businesses to rethink everything from hiring to operational expenses.
—Eric Steele, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesses
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Spokespersons for Musk's companies, Tesla and X, didn't immediately respond to emails seeking comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sean is president of one of the biggest independent media companies in Canada.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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That should also decrease the likelihood of mass layoffs or displacement, giving workers a chance to find jobs elsewhere.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Weaver interviewed for a half dozen head coaching jobs in this cycle, but did not interview for the Dolphins’ head job.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Most areas in North Texas were covered in ice, sleet and snow, creating hazardous conditions.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the past two years, Russian territorial gains in some areas can be measured in just yards per day, well under half a football field, the CSIS report says.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, the current model also depends on long-term satellite missions, which must continue uninterrupted for the approach to remain effective.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The company launched 21 missions last year, setting a new Rocket Lab record.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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There is the customary bellyaching about betrayals of the warrior ethos.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Hosted at Helmsman Ale House, the Thursday gathering offers a relaxed, come-as-you-are setting where episodes play on multiple screens while guests circulate, grab drinks, and weigh in on the latest betrayals.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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Most major tech firms hated the bill, catching the Governor between California’s two most prominent industries.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Unlike a typical lotion, this product not only moisturizes the skin, but also firms, smooths, and brightens it as well.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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For hours, in the suffocating heat, Dooley sifted through endless accounts of mundane colonial matters—church records, itemizations, legal disputes, petty complaints.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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That’s left researchers and startups to take matters into their own hands.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Businesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesses. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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