as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
merged with another firm to become a major player in the brokerage business
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Recent Examples of firms
Like firms have told us for the last year, Friday’s ruling reduces uncertainty — but doesn’t eliminate it.
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semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
By contrast, multiple losses for the tech firms could put them on the hook for billions of dollars in damages and force them to make changes to their platforms to avoid further litigation.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
The County Board hears numerous proposals each year from solar energy firms looking to connect to ComEd lines and place solar panels on agricultural land.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Large automotive groups tend to hold an advantage over smaller firms because their dual-production capabilities allow research and development investments to benefit both markets.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Another narrative suggests software firms have overspent on AI and won’t reap sufficient returns on their investments.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Not to mention new Black venture capital firms launched.
—Brennan Nevada Johnson, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
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
The Friday night surprise sent plenty of talent reps at rival firms pouring over Wasserman’s imprints to look for opportunities.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
By contrast, multiple losses for the tech firms could put them on the hook for billions of dollars in damages and force them to make changes to their platforms to avoid further litigation.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
The County Board hears numerous proposals each year from solar energy firms looking to connect to ComEd lines and place solar panels on agricultural land.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Large automotive groups tend to hold an advantage over smaller firms because their dual-production capabilities allow research and development investments to benefit both markets.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Another narrative suggests software firms have overspent on AI and won’t reap sufficient returns on their investments.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Not to mention new Black venture capital firms launched.
—Brennan Nevada Johnson, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
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
The Friday night surprise sent plenty of talent reps at rival firms pouring over Wasserman’s imprints to look for opportunities.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firms
companies
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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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“Firms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firms. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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