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as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
the booming economy witnessed the launch of many small enterprises
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as in ventures
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 enterprises
Fifty-three percent of enterprises report implementing AI-specific tools, and 39% plan to expand AI/ML skills.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The longer-term challenge for the US is also daunting — how to play catch up in a slow-moving industry, one in which Chinese state enterprises control prices — but not insurmountable.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Paul faces charges for the death of his friend, and her parents sue Alex for millions, threatening to bankrupt him and expose all his criminal enterprises.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Both children are working at rewarding enterprises.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
Swarms of drones have appeared near airports, leading to some being shut down, and over military sites in several NATO countries, but the warning from Thales highlights the vulnerabilities faced by commercial enterprises and the risks of supply chain disruption for their customers.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, her two sons pursue legitimate work, but end up under the influence of Tom Egan and his criminal enterprises that eventually would include bootlegging during Prohibition.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
The private sector now accounts for more retail sales by volume than state enterprises.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Membership is currently 60 firms worldwide, which means only a tiny fraction of enterprises in human history qualify.
—Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The longer-term challenge for the US is also daunting — how to play catch up in a slow-moving industry, one in which Chinese state enterprises control prices — but not insurmountable.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Paul faces charges for the death of his friend, and her parents sue Alex for millions, threatening to bankrupt him and expose all his criminal enterprises.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Both children are working at rewarding enterprises.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
Swarms of drones have appeared near airports, leading to some being shut down, and over military sites in several NATO countries, but the warning from Thales highlights the vulnerabilities faced by commercial enterprises and the risks of supply chain disruption for their customers.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, her two sons pursue legitimate work, but end up under the influence of Tom Egan and his criminal enterprises that eventually would include bootlegging during Prohibition.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
The private sector now accounts for more retail sales by volume than state enterprises.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Membership is currently 60 firms worldwide, which means only a tiny fraction of enterprises in human history qualify.
—Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprises
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Trade patterns and alliances may shift but great companies understand the importance of rotating across geographies to develop talent for leadership roles.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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With deadlines set, delayed and often re-announced with each press conference, companies can’t plan or invest.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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With countless ventures on his resume, which also includes a productivity app for people with ADHD as well as an e-commerce website that donates 100% of profits to charity, Green’s days are rarely identical.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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In addition to collaborating with Simmons in KISS, Stanley has worked on a number of outside ventures with his bandmate, including the restaurant franchise Rock & Brews and a now-defunct football team called Los Angeles Kiss.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Typically firms have allocated 10% of share offerings to retail traders, although some of the most recent IPOs have allocated a fifth of the offering to retail investors.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The latest chapter follows a battle between two powerful technology firms, Emcom and Dillinger, who face off against the same artificial intelligence barrier.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Superman proved to fire off the new DC under chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran, while the original gambles that Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy have made at the larger Warner Bros Motion Picture Group with Sinners and F1, as well as new IP A Minecraft Movie, have been smashing successes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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As awards season progresses, the success or failure of these strategic gambles will likely influence how future romantic dramas approach their campaigns, potentially reshaping decades of precedent in favor of more aggressive positioning strategies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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These houses were once used for Rockport’s fishing and granite industry, and are now home to quaint shops, restaurants, and art galleries.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Per the brand, that search led him on a five-year journey with Italian factories that produce items for luxury fashion houses.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Publications including Politico, Axios, Punchbowl, and Puck have all built bespoke events and subscription businesses aimed at reaching lobbyists, congressional offices, and federal government officials.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Paz favored gradual reform, including tax incentives for small businesses and regional fiscal autonomy, while Quiroga proposed sweeping cuts and an IMF bailout.—
Reuters 3 min ago,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Enterprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprises. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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