undertakings

Definition of undertakingsnext
plural of undertaking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertakings
Noun
  • Teenagers from across the state will come to Denver to auction off cattle, goats and other livestock, with the goal of earning money for college, first cars or to reinvest in their farming endeavors.
    Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
  • So dark, in fact, that the small town within the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park has been expanding its dark-sky endeavors, making a name for itself in the growing world of noctourism.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • These included no agreements with partners for repaying cash advances from the county; failing to timely reimburse nonprofits in the field for services even when money was available; inadequate controls over contract reviews or cash payments; and inappropriate use of funds.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Should protection for migratory species rely more on adaptive management, seasonal closures, or international agreements that follow animals rather than borders?
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Media investors should revisit the demise of MGM, Columbia, RKO, and other such creative enterprises, when industrial capital muscled its way in, only to drive out the talent that made these assets valuable.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
  • His victory awarded him a $1,500 NIL deal from Pangos which runs an All-American basketball camp among its basketball enterprises.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Teachers’ unions across the state have been in similar struggles with other districts.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The changes come following years of stock price decline, following the Covid-19 pandemic, after delays to major releases and financial struggles.
    Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Israeli defense exports rose 13% last year, with major contracts signed for Israeli defense technology including its advanced multi-layered aerial defense systems.
    Reuters, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The contracts mostly were for time-sensitive disaster response work.
    Karen Brooks Harper, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • That idea became Take Me on a Story, turning Treasure Island, Call of the Wild, and Studio Ghibli films into immersive experiences (custom for clients, of course).
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • One of his most memorable experiences came in 2008 with a moment in class involving a quiet student.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Last summer, Fluminense made multiple bids to sign Colorado’s leading scorer, Navarro.
    Tom Bogert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
  • And holding on a bit longer to see how Puma’s turnaround progresses could turn into a benefit because evidence of some green shoots could raise bids for the brand.
    Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • None of this will be possible unless Venezuelans recover real freedoms with guarantees and civil rights.
    Boris Muñoz, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Companies also face major risks mining in Venezuela without sustained security guarantees.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Undertakings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertakings. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.

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