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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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2
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
Last April, Döpfner closed the deal to spin off his company’s lucrative German classified advertising businesses and bought out his partner, the private equity firm KKR.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Plumber, pipefitter and steamfitter These workers install and repair the systems that move water, gas, chemicals and steam in homes and businesses.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
But while the recipients' cards had balances available to spend through lines of credit, the Treasury had rejected sending money to cover those purchases to grocers and other businesses that accept such cards, according to an Evers administration official.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Our transition to a digital organisation has been deeply impressive, and our thriving commercial businesses are admired globally.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
And while the Louvre may have tightened security since then, experts warn that password habits like these are still widespread among businesses and individuals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
In exchange, trading partners have committed to increasing purchases of American goods and increasing their investments in American businesses on top of lowering tariffs on American exports.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Some businesses have passed on some of the costs to consumers by raising prices, while others have waited to see where tariff rates end up.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Bhave estimates that shoppers are bearing about 50%-70% of total tariff costs, with businesses bearing the rest.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Plumber, pipefitter and steamfitter These workers install and repair the systems that move water, gas, chemicals and steam in homes and businesses.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
But while the recipients' cards had balances available to spend through lines of credit, the Treasury had rejected sending money to cover those purchases to grocers and other businesses that accept such cards, according to an Evers administration official.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Our transition to a digital organisation has been deeply impressive, and our thriving commercial businesses are admired globally.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
And while the Louvre may have tightened security since then, experts warn that password habits like these are still widespread among businesses and individuals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
In exchange, trading partners have committed to increasing purchases of American goods and increasing their investments in American businesses on top of lowering tariffs on American exports.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Some businesses have passed on some of the costs to consumers by raising prices, while others have waited to see where tariff rates end up.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Bhave estimates that shoppers are bearing about 50%-70% of total tariff costs, with businesses bearing the rest.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesses
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Every January, companies from around the world gather to flaunt new technologies, products and services.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Thinking globally and acting locally means electing people of vision, not people who couldn't find their way out of a paper bag without a lobbyist lighting their way under the table, or down the wrong path where for-profit companies rule and teachers are scapegoated for society's failures.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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However, Chuba Hubbard’s calf injury in the second quarter of the season opened things up for Dowdle to emerge.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Klaiber took those things and molded Lehman into an Olympian, at times pushing boundaries and pushing Lehman to the brink.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some might have expected Declan Rice alone to win those headers or harass the opposition in that manner, but the partnership between these two is about more than just Zubimendi allowing the England midfielder to burst into goalscoring areas.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of dense fog.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The interface incorporates gamification elements such as badges, achievements, and cocktail discovery missions tied to different locations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Each Smart Tag acts as a key for specific reactions and sounds, and these can also unlock mini-games with missions and goals.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Traitors season 4 Ready for more shocking betrayals, treacherous twists and cold-blooded murder — but with your favorite reality TV stars and celebrities?—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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As teased by a first look clip, this twist will give way to season-long feuds, shocking betrayals, and plenty of trash talk.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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For Brisbane Stadium, the firms will work alongside Azusa Sekkei, a Japanese architecture practice that has helped deliver over 100 sporting venues, including the Japan National Stadium used at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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That indicates many firms are relying on existing stockpiles to satisfy tepid demand.—
Reade Pickert Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
6 Jan. 2026
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Capable would-be leaders explain themselves, especially on matters affecting their constitutional qualifications.—
Robert Steinbuch,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Masoud Pezeshkian was elected president in 2024, promoting a more pragmatic foreign policy, but his powers are limited, and Khamenei calls the shots on all major matters of state.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Businesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesses. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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