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
The early declarations show several prominent lobbying firms meeting with city officials about extending the Marina Village lease, which expires in 2027.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Electronic Arts climbed after the video-game maker confirmed rumors it would be taken private in what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private-equity firms.
—Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
In addition, the FCC can’t issue rules or directives that require regulated companies—such as broadcasters, telecommunications firms, or internet providers—to promote or silence political viewpoints.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Ray Azoulay, founder of LA gallery Obsolete, as well as AD100 firms Pierce & Ward and Heidi Caillier Design were invited to reimagine select patterns from the master's archive as a fabric and wallpaper.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
Mining firms operating in sub-Saharan Africa received $67 billion in credit and $17 billion in investment between 2016 and 2024, according to the report.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Leading robotics firms including AeiROBOT, Franka Robotics, LG Electronics, Lightwheel, Neura Robotics, and Techman Robot are evaluating GR00T models for humanoid development.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The Singapore-native had spent the past few years working in public relations at various companies, from large agencies to smaller boutique firms.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
After that, investment firms will develop compliant products and employers will update their plans.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Electronic Arts climbed after the video-game maker confirmed rumors it would be taken private in what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private-equity firms.
—Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
In addition, the FCC can’t issue rules or directives that require regulated companies—such as broadcasters, telecommunications firms, or internet providers—to promote or silence political viewpoints.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Ray Azoulay, founder of LA gallery Obsolete, as well as AD100 firms Pierce & Ward and Heidi Caillier Design were invited to reimagine select patterns from the master's archive as a fabric and wallpaper.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
Mining firms operating in sub-Saharan Africa received $67 billion in credit and $17 billion in investment between 2016 and 2024, according to the report.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Leading robotics firms including AeiROBOT, Franka Robotics, LG Electronics, Lightwheel, Neura Robotics, and Techman Robot are evaluating GR00T models for humanoid development.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The Singapore-native had spent the past few years working in public relations at various companies, from large agencies to smaller boutique firms.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
After that, investment firms will develop compliant products and employers will update their plans.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firms
companies
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The new truck routes and restrictions are the result of study, coordination and collaboration between city officials, local residents, area small business owners and trucking companies, city officials said.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The plan is funded by insurance companies that do business in the state.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Firms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firms. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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