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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
Companies like Acorn, which specializes in British TV, and Crunchyroll, devoted to anime, had built real businesses on niches with passionate fans.
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Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The cap-and-invest program is designed to generate revenue by auctioning emission allowances to businesses and to use that revenue to provide benefits for ratepayers through bill credits or rebates.
—Chaewon Chung
march 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The Council on Foreign Relations says the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is deeply tied not only to Iran’s military, but also to major parts of the country’s economy, including construction, banking, shipping and oil-related businesses.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Reducing this waste requires hunger-relief nonprofits and businesses to work together.
—Patty Oconnor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The trend is already changing the stakes for businesses that have traditionally had no need to borrow, introducing a new layer of stakeholders, obligations, and risks that are transforming how internet companies operate and how they are valued by investors.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Oswald said supporting local businesses is important.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Burton explains that contributions come from a range of participants, including local businesses, families, individual donors, and civic leaders who recognize the value of public education.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Hoffman will be joined by Semafor Business reporter Rohan Goswami, alongside a slate of voices navigating the fast-changing future of businesses from manufacturing to hotels, healthcare to credit cards to education.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The cap-and-invest program is designed to generate revenue by auctioning emission allowances to businesses and to use that revenue to provide benefits for ratepayers through bill credits or rebates.
—Chaewon Chung
march 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The Council on Foreign Relations says the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is deeply tied not only to Iran’s military, but also to major parts of the country’s economy, including construction, banking, shipping and oil-related businesses.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Reducing this waste requires hunger-relief nonprofits and businesses to work together.
—Patty Oconnor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The trend is already changing the stakes for businesses that have traditionally had no need to borrow, introducing a new layer of stakeholders, obligations, and risks that are transforming how internet companies operate and how they are valued by investors.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Oswald said supporting local businesses is important.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Burton explains that contributions come from a range of participants, including local businesses, families, individual donors, and civic leaders who recognize the value of public education.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Hoffman will be joined by Semafor Business reporter Rohan Goswami, alongside a slate of voices navigating the fast-changing future of businesses from manufacturing to hotels, healthcare to credit cards to education.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesses
Noun
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Shipping companies are already heeding Iran’s warning.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Other countries and companies will no doubt follow suit; Amazon and Blue Origin already plan on launching thousands of satellites each as well.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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As a result, Chandra is good for a lot of things, but its limitations matter when considering those big questions above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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When our hour was nearly over, a Rikers representative ordered us to wind things down.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Since July, Beijing has tried to curb excessive competition within industries while at the same time making sure jobs are protected.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite the explosion of AI creating more tech jobs, competition for those entry-level roles is just as hard.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Investors say the technology could expand automation into areas that have historically been difficult for machines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The release was accompanied by a statement from the commander of Ramat David Air Base describing recent missions flown deep into Iranian territory, including operations over the capital, Tehran.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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The remnants of three missions from the Spanish colonial era are protected by the Tumacácori National Historical Park, just about four miles south of town.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Reading Nicholas Mosley’s nonfiction reveals a writer concerned with the sins of the past, with political maneuvering at the highest levels of government, and of personal and ideological betrayals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Friendships and couples form only to implode, and eight years’ worth of secrets, lies, and betrayals come to a head in the series finale.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
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Stakes for Europe Europe has been caught in a launcher crisis and has depended on American firms like SpaceX to put its satellites into orbit.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Indonesia moved to tighten export earnings rules for natural resource firms in December, requiring deposits in state banks, capping rupiah currency conversion, and limiting offshore transfers, to keep dollars onshore and support the rupiah.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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History suggests that kind of start matters.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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An experienced attorney can provide guidance in these matters, helping the parties involved in accidents determine how to resolve their legal concerns effectively.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Businesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesses. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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