firms

plural of firm

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of firms Most of these have come from private-equity firms looking for reliable investments. Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2026 In the lead-up to the World Cup, Qatar retained at least four of the world’s top public-relations firms. Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026 For the past half decade, private equity firms of all sorts have sought new ways into college sports amid mounting opposition from many fans and trustees. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2026 As for the proxy advisory firms who advise shareholders on such matters, ISS and Glass Lewis recommend investors support the current Better board. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 Big agriculture, private security firms, international drug cartels — all are choked out by Reacher’s big ol’ biceps. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 TechNet, which represents leaders of major technology firms, remains committed to working with Newsom, said Robert Boykin, an executive director. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 This forced shipping firms to use unencrypted connections that, according to Toker, could leave their data vulnerable to interception. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Our industry can lose sight of that because wealth management firms are very good at measuring things, like returns, benchmarks and expense ratios. Brian Duggan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firms
companies
Noun
  • But faster growth clearly is key to addressing city government’s structural deficits and the fiscal woes that scare too many investors and companies away from doing business here for fear of far higher taxes in the future.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The companies hope the approach will enable smaller processing facilities that consume less energy and cost less to operate.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Firms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firms. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster