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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
OpenAI, which was most recently valued at $500 billion and is now looking to boost that number, faces intense competition in the generative AI market, particularly from Google and Anthropic, whose AI models are being used by enterprises to take over more business tasks.
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Ashley Capoot,ari Levy, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Across large enterprises, AI is moving quickly from experimentation into daily work.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
The wrappers — enterprises that took an open-source model, added a user interface, and called it a product — will disappear first.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
At the same time, enterprises can use Sprout to create next-generation AI applications that operate safely in places like retail, hospitality, and offices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The stats behind Musk’s sci-fi claims Though Musk often positions his companies as philanthropic enterprises devised to expand consciousness and tackle existential questions, there is a clear financial incentive behind his dealings and his statements.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
That group includes governor Ted Leonsis; Monumental president of media & new enterprises Zach Leonsis; president of Monumental Basketball Michael Winger; Wizards general manager Will Dawkins; and senior vice president of Monumental Basketball, John Thompson III.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The enterprises can be controversial and draw complaints from nearby communities.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Among other things, Homeboy operates an 18-month program where trainees work in all of the nonprofit’s 14 social enterprises, which include food service, dog grooming and electronic recycling.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Ashley Capoot,ari Levy, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Across large enterprises, AI is moving quickly from experimentation into daily work.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
The wrappers — enterprises that took an open-source model, added a user interface, and called it a product — will disappear first.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
At the same time, enterprises can use Sprout to create next-generation AI applications that operate safely in places like retail, hospitality, and offices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The stats behind Musk’s sci-fi claims Though Musk often positions his companies as philanthropic enterprises devised to expand consciousness and tackle existential questions, there is a clear financial incentive behind his dealings and his statements.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
That group includes governor Ted Leonsis; Monumental president of media & new enterprises Zach Leonsis; president of Monumental Basketball Michael Winger; Wizards general manager Will Dawkins; and senior vice president of Monumental Basketball, John Thompson III.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The enterprises can be controversial and draw complaints from nearby communities.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Among other things, Homeboy operates an 18-month program where trainees work in all of the nonprofit’s 14 social enterprises, which include food service, dog grooming and electronic recycling.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprises
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Currently, companies only have to pay $300 and show proof of insurance to become registered to operate, and they might not be audited until a year or more later.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Today, the city is a major hub for tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Airbnb.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Texas State Securities Board filed the order last week against ‘TEXITcoin’ and the digital coin’s creator, McKinney resident Robert Gray; additionally, the state agency named two more affiliated ventures, MineTXC and Blockchain Mint, in its emergency order.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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In addition to Sewing Down South, Conover has expanded his business ventures in Charleston, South Carolina, and is now a partner with Uptown Hospitality Group, co-owner of By the Way, and the wedding/event venue The Waverly.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those market jitters saw over $1 trillion wiped from the market caps of big tech firms, though some stocks have since recovered some of their losses.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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But those fears soon spread to insurance companies, brokerage firms, real estate services — even logistics and trucking.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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At a time when Disney is facing major disruption, such gambles may be just what the company needs.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Second-round picks always have been relative gambles and have only lost value in recent years as fewer players declare for each draft.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Controlled at different periods by Chinese, Indians, Portuguese, and Dutch settlers, the city boasts red brick houses typical of the Netherlands, a number of Portuguese buildings, and mosques and temples representing its Chinese and Malay past.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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The grassroots group has sponsored educational forums on water conservation, waste management, worm farming, composting, electrification of houses along with renewable energy.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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But fans remain hopeful, especially as Team USA’s men’s hockey team — which has advanced to the knockout stage — prepares for a critical matchup today that could determine their medal chances.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Research shows being tapped into a social network increases the chances that people do health-supportive behaviors, like go to the gym, eat a balanced diet, and steer clear of smoking and drug use—all of which can add up to a longer life.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
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Idaho lawmakers fiercely debated a proposal to allow people to sue businesses and local governments that allow transgender people to use the restrooms aligning with their gender identity.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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The vehicles were often used as taxis or for freelance businesses.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enterprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprises. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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