1
as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
the booming economy witnessed the launch of many small enterprises
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the enterprise shown by the early developers and promoters of personal computers
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as in venture
a risky undertaking
the general viewed the proposed invasion as a military enterprise that offered no easy way out
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Recent Examples of enterprise
Meeting the needs of today’s infrastructure For large enterprises, including many on the Inc. 100 list, outdated business models have created operational and financial constraints.
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William Jones, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Authorities alleged Diddy ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, including Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises and Combs Global, among others.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1692 Stephen Hobbs is an enterprise reporter for The Sacramento Bee.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Podcasts are, by their nature, different animals than movies and TV shows, ranging in scope from a lone individual in a garage to powerful media enterprises.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Authorities alleged Diddy ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, including Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises and Combs Global, among others.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1692 Stephen Hobbs is an enterprise reporter for The Sacramento Bee.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Podcasts are, by their nature, different animals than movies and TV shows, ranging in scope from a lone individual in a garage to powerful media enterprises.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise
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The Congressional Budget Office and Government Accountability Office have both recommended decreasing premium subsidies and curbing administrative funding within the program, citing private companies’ above-average profits, but Congress hasn’t taken any such action.—
Rose Schnabel,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Since receiving that letter, employees say the company has not sent out any communications.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Their tumultuous relationship unfolds across five films as their personal differences, family drama, and professional ambitions create obstacles to their happily ever after.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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Every year, there’s growth— in ambition, quality, quantity, and geographic reach.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Her next ventures will undoubtedly continue to inspire wholesome games with cozy art.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The gymnastics star, 22, teased an unexpected career venture when speaking with PEOPLE exclusively on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch party red carpet at The Hard Rock Hotel in New York City on Thursday, May 15.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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FedEx stopped performing ground deliveries for Amazon packages at the end of the deal as the logistics firms operated more as competitors, and the e-commerce giant expanded its logistics network.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 May 2025
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The possible execution of the executive order poses risks for major pharmaceutical firms, including Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Social engineering initiatives, such as rigid diversity mandates, divert companies’ ...—
Daniel Sutter,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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Beyond traditional distribution, Maboroshi will continue spearheading the Chinese Cinema Today initiative, an ongoing cultural program showcasing emerging voices from China’s new generation to Japanese audiences across major cities including Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Become a Subscriber Eating romaine lettuce is especially a gamble right now.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 May 2025
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It can be said that investing is inherently a gamble.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include: On Waterman Court, Danville, in February 2025, a 2,251-square-foot home was sold for $1,990,000, a price per square foot of $884.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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The architectural features of the house may have accelerated the family’s demise.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Yes, after much speculation, Eddie moves back to Los Angeles to continue working with the 118.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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For the blockchain space, the campaign provides a use case for fan-facing experiences that don’t center on financial speculation.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enterprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprise. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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