corporations

Definition of corporationsnext
plural of corporation
as in stomachs
an enlarged or bulging abdomen a substantial corporation that showed that he was a sucker for all-you-can-eat buffets

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Recent Examples of corporations The large corporations are often slow to recognize problems, and then respond slowly. Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 But a handful of bigger corporations have stayed largely silent, at least publicly, about enforcement making its way to their storefronts. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026 Look at a lot of the cost cutting that’s happening across corporations. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026 These actions came a couple of years after a string of antisemitic tirades led to Ye’s reputational fallout and caused several corporations to sever ties with him. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026 Landowners, city planners, or corporations might bulldoze a gillage with little to no notice. Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 The company has seen major growth in regional offices of major corporations, signed new agreements in 52 locations in 2025, up from 33 in 2024, and plans to open 60 new coworking units in 2026. Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026 The years when the federal government turned on its own citizens, corporations fired employees accused of subversion, and neighbors spied on neighbors had long since ended. Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026 Silicon Valley companies traditionally have been more responsive to employee sentiment than other corporations. Joseph Menn The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corporations
Noun
  • This domestic food supply produces food for 179 million Americans relying on citrus, corn, lettuce, cabbage, green beans, celery, and other vegetables that keep American stomachs full for more than seven months of the year.
    George Landrith, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
  • This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Giving them playtime on their bellies can help, as can burping them more frequently during feedings.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
  • With almost no international flights entering or leaving Venezuela, many families had to make alternate arrangements for Christmas this year, living rooms and bellies much emptier than anticipated.
    Armando Ledezma, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Photos and video taken at the scene showed heavy flames shooting out of bay windows on the upper floors.
    Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Unlike bay windows, which create sharp angles, bow windows form a rounded shape that offers wider views and a softer exterior appearance.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026

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“Corporations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corporations. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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