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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
Behind the scenes Appian provides mission critical business process and management software solutions to some of the largest, most complex enterprises in the world.
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 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
The combined rollout of Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s new agentic AI systems for enterprises has spooked investors in traditional big enterprise SaaS companies, such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP, and Microsoft.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
However, if large enterprises are hesitating to commit and implement, that’s a broader industry headwind impacting everyone, not just SAP.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In less than 750 working days, the gravitational pull of AI and data may be felt across enterprises.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Roughly 4,400 manufacturers operate in Kansas, and 84% are owned by small and medium-sized enterprises, according to KMS’ 2024 annual report.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 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
The combined rollout of Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s new agentic AI systems for enterprises has spooked investors in traditional big enterprise SaaS companies, such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP, and Microsoft.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
However, if large enterprises are hesitating to commit and implement, that’s a broader industry headwind impacting everyone, not just SAP.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In less than 750 working days, the gravitational pull of AI and data may be felt across enterprises.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Roughly 4,400 manufacturers operate in Kansas, and 84% are owned by small and medium-sized enterprises, according to KMS’ 2024 annual report.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprises
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That makes Costco one of the few big companies to defy the administration — and get away with it.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Tax software companies often have free plans for simple returns, CNBC reports.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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His various business ventures also helped pave the way for the Michelin Guide’s 2016 Southeast Asian debut in Singapore.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Three recent stories about Miami-Dade entrepreneurs highlight local leaders, new business ventures and the power of community representation.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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For much of 2025, the company, like other major tech firms, raced to strike deals and pour in investment.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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There are a number of firms getting in on the action, including big familiar names and plucky upstarts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 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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There are signs that lawmakers in both parties see the benefits of taking steps to add houses before this year's elections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sixty-five warming spaces — located at hospitals, houses of worship and schools — are active around town throughout the weekend, with warming buses also parked outside many of the hospitals and also transit hubs.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … GROUNDED TRUTH – Puka Nacua plays coy on chances for Sydney Sweeney date after making play for her.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The scenes in the French capital are full of welcome color and life — everything from receptions in salons or at Versailles to a street carnival to a mermaid swimming in an aquarium — all chances to display sumptuous costumes by Corinne Bruand.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The city's Commercial Revitalization Fund has about $1 million allocated from the city budget to be granted to businesses for storefront and equipment repairs.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ives said many customers have reservations about data privacy and protection, which could be a hurdle for general AI chatbots becoming go-to services for businesses.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enterprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprises. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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