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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
Media investors should revisit the demise of MGM, Columbia, RKO, and other such creative enterprises, when industrial capital muscled its way in, only to drive out the talent that made these assets valuable.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
His victory awarded him a $1,500 NIL deal from Pangos which runs an All-American basketball camp among its basketball enterprises.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
Both events brought together nearly 100 fashion enterprises and cutting-edge AI tech companies, signaling that the technology’s transformation of China’s fashion sector has entered deeper, more complex waters.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 11 Jan. 2026
Revenue has grown ten times annually for three consecutive years, thanks in large part to the fact that the company’s AI assistant, Claude, has become the model of choice for enterprises that care about reliability as much as capability.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Rebuilding an economy over rebuilding centrifuges or sustaining criminal enterprises.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
This trajectory suggests that enterprises increasingly view automation as central to their digital operations.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
But the senior official who allegedly orchestrated the country’s drug-trafficking enterprises was Cabello, the regime’s current interior minister.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Professional sports are rapacious for-profit enterprises that produce wildly entertaining, sometimes violent, and sometimes inspiring athletic competition.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
His victory awarded him a $1,500 NIL deal from Pangos which runs an All-American basketball camp among its basketball enterprises.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
Both events brought together nearly 100 fashion enterprises and cutting-edge AI tech companies, signaling that the technology’s transformation of China’s fashion sector has entered deeper, more complex waters.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 11 Jan. 2026
Revenue has grown ten times annually for three consecutive years, thanks in large part to the fact that the company’s AI assistant, Claude, has become the model of choice for enterprises that care about reliability as much as capability.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Rebuilding an economy over rebuilding centrifuges or sustaining criminal enterprises.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
This trajectory suggests that enterprises increasingly view automation as central to their digital operations.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
But the senior official who allegedly orchestrated the country’s drug-trafficking enterprises was Cabello, the regime’s current interior minister.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Professional sports are rapacious for-profit enterprises that produce wildly entertaining, sometimes violent, and sometimes inspiring athletic competition.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprises
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Spokespersons for Musk's companies, Tesla and X, didn't immediately respond to emails seeking comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sean is president of one of the biggest independent media companies in Canada.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Just like the aftermath of the dot-com bubble, many of those who lose the golden handcuffs that tied them to comfortable jobs will take big swings and start new ventures.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Both Trumps participate in numerous business ventures, selling everything from watches, fragrances and Bibles for him to jewelry, Christmas ornaments and digital collectibles for her.—
Darlene Superville,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Critics say appetite from firms like Pretium, Blackstone, and others has driven up prices and pushed homebuilders to build to Wall Street specs, rather than increasing the number of disappearing starter homes.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report, employers estimate that 39% of core skills — such as problem-solving and communication — will be disrupted by 2030, with 40% of firms planning to reduce their workforce specifically due to AI automation.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Dodgers didn’t take any one-year gambles to address their need in the outfield this winter.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Two fourth-down gambles by Cignetti in the fourth quarter, after Fletcher's second touchdown carved the Hurricanes' deficit to three points, put Mendoza in position to shine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
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DiDonato has appeared on catwalks for major fashion houses and has featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Events across the region are taking place all day at schools, local businesses, houses of worship and burned down local landmarks in various stages of rebuilding.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The results noted a significant increase in risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 29% higher likelihood of heart attack, 20% higher risk of stroke and twice the chances of cardiovascular death.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Republicans are publicly calling for the removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and privately freaking out that her Minnesota mess will doom their chances of holding Congress in the 2026 midterms.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The fundraising dinner in Pacific Palisades marked the one-year anniversary of the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, which destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed at least 31 people.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enterprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprises. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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