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
One of the law firms defending the trucking companies tallied fifty-three accidents that were connected to Motta and other attorneys with offices at 525 Clay Street.
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Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Chinese firms play a major role in Indonesia’s clean energy supply chain.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
But telecommunications firms might still balk at furnishing the data for fear they might be sued, Section 702 proponents say.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
What makes the market a rarity Not enough has been said about the sumptuous atmosphere Previte has created, partnering with architecture and design firms that include NCA Studio based in downtown Los Angeles.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Several prominent architecture firms including Zaha Hadid Architects and Adjaye Associates have submitted proposals.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Today, a significant share of Indonesia’s refining capacity is controlled by foreign firms.
—Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
His group represents corporate, investment, and entrepreneurial firms.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
In addition to his teaching career, Schatt has held senior management positions with several of the world’s leading technology market research firms, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Chinese firms play a major role in Indonesia’s clean energy supply chain.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
But telecommunications firms might still balk at furnishing the data for fear they might be sued, Section 702 proponents say.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
What makes the market a rarity Not enough has been said about the sumptuous atmosphere Previte has created, partnering with architecture and design firms that include NCA Studio based in downtown Los Angeles.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Several prominent architecture firms including Zaha Hadid Architects and Adjaye Associates have submitted proposals.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Today, a significant share of Indonesia’s refining capacity is controlled by foreign firms.
—Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
His group represents corporate, investment, and entrepreneurial firms.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
In addition to his teaching career, Schatt has held senior management positions with several of the world’s leading technology market research firms, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firms
companies
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Martie now buys bulk overstock from trendy companies, then ships orders from its Texas warehouse.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Firms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firms. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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