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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
The companies expect to have two $1 billion recurring and high return fee businesses — Commercial Payments and Wealth and Asset Management — following the deal.
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Reuters, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In 2022, nonprofits and downtown businesses came up with a plan that would ultimately involve the Civic Hotel.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
The Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge at the North Rim, forcing a closure that has hurt businesses that rely on tourism.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The latest sensor developed by Honeywell helps businesses with high purity standards maintain the integrity of their manufacturing processes and reliably create high-quality end products.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
For many of these businesses, that support could mean upgrading equipment, hiring more staff, or simply having breathing room to keep growing.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Oct. 2025
The building will offer commercial space for lease at the street level, but currently, no businesses or organizations have claimed the space.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Other Frog Level businesses, such as Soul Sisters Depot and The Funky Fern Emporium, were severely damaged and forced to relocate nearby.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, the high failure rate among small businesses will always be an issue for landlords, according to Glenn Brill, a managing director in the real estate solutions practice at FTI Consulting, noting that the lifespan of more than 50% of small businesses is less than six years.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Reuters, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In 2022, nonprofits and downtown businesses came up with a plan that would ultimately involve the Civic Hotel.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
The Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge at the North Rim, forcing a closure that has hurt businesses that rely on tourism.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The latest sensor developed by Honeywell helps businesses with high purity standards maintain the integrity of their manufacturing processes and reliably create high-quality end products.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
For many of these businesses, that support could mean upgrading equipment, hiring more staff, or simply having breathing room to keep growing.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Oct. 2025
The building will offer commercial space for lease at the street level, but currently, no businesses or organizations have claimed the space.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Other Frog Level businesses, such as Soul Sisters Depot and The Funky Fern Emporium, were severely damaged and forced to relocate nearby.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, the high failure rate among small businesses will always be an issue for landlords, according to Glenn Brill, a managing director in the real estate solutions practice at FTI Consulting, noting that the lifespan of more than 50% of small businesses is less than six years.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesses
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The new truck routes and restrictions are the result of study, coordination and collaboration between city officials, local residents, area small business owners and trucking companies, city officials said.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The plan is funded by insurance companies that do business in the state.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kershaw may be in slightly new surroundings, but some things don’t change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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When asked about whether as many as 300,000 workers could lose their jobs, Vought emphasized the administration’s broader goal of shrinking Washington’s reach.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The move means crucial jobs data will not be released on schedule, clouding the outlook for the Federal Reserve just weeks ahead of its next meeting.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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His work with rural counties has earned favorable notices, but in urban areas like Phoenix, many of the experts in Joan's reporting raised questions about Livar's effectiveness.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Miner did not say whether a decline in international students would hurt UC's finances but indicated that administrators are shifting enrollment efforts to other areas abroad.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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For two years, Israeli jets and special forces have undertaken daring missions, striking targets once thought untouchable, with regional capitals from Doha to Tehran and Damascus bearing the scars of Netanyahu’s pledge to reshape the Middle East after the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Still, missions to Enceladus and other candidates like Jupiter’s Europa have the potential to alter our understanding of the universe completely.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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The film’s devastating revelations of intimate betrayals dispel nostalgia and sentiment down to the last shreds.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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The early declarations show several prominent lobbying firms meeting with city officials about extending the Marina Village lease, which expires in 2027.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Electronic Arts climbed after the video-game maker confirmed rumors it would be taken private in what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private-equity firms.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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One of the defendants, Benjamin Song — a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters — shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Businesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesses. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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