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as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
most of the local businesses belong to the association
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2
as in things
something to be dealt with
we have one piece of business remaining for today's meeting
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as in jobs
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
plants going about the business of photosynthesis provide the Earth with a renewable source of oxygen
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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
if you want a medical malpractice lawyer, he's the best in the business
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as in missions
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the interrogators demanded to know what business the suspect had in the restricted area at that time of night
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as in betrayals
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
the price for giving the drug lord the business was certain death
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Recent Examples of businesses
Target leans back towards DEI Target last week highlighted its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs that provides education and other services to Black founders of small businesses.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Robinson expects most businesses to be open by mid-year 2026.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
Local farmers and businesses in Wisconsin are bracing for impact as funding for the state's federal food assistance program is set to run out by November.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
So we’re focused on unlocking new markets and securing new opportunities for our workers and businesses.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The tariff war has had sprawling effects on the US economy, from inflation to farmers and American businesses.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2025
Pritzker has been trying to debunk claims that Chicago is an out-of-control hellhole; to assert in court that the federal government has no right to send in federal troops; and to discredit the tactics by immigration agents to arrest migrants in his state’s streets and businesses.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Council Member Ward 4 Kelly Sullivan Angles Kelly Sullivan Angles works as a legal advisor to businesses and holds a law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, according to her LinkedIn.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Robinson expects most businesses to be open by mid-year 2026.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
Local farmers and businesses in Wisconsin are bracing for impact as funding for the state's federal food assistance program is set to run out by November.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
So we’re focused on unlocking new markets and securing new opportunities for our workers and businesses.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The tariff war has had sprawling effects on the US economy, from inflation to farmers and American businesses.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2025
Pritzker has been trying to debunk claims that Chicago is an out-of-control hellhole; to assert in court that the federal government has no right to send in federal troops; and to discredit the tactics by immigration agents to arrest migrants in his state’s streets and businesses.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Council Member Ward 4 Kelly Sullivan Angles Kelly Sullivan Angles works as a legal advisor to businesses and holds a law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, according to her LinkedIn.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesses
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Comcast One of the world’s biggest telecommunications companies, the conglomerate owns NBCUniversal, which includes film studios such as Universal Pictures and DreamWorks, cable channels such as CNBC and Bravo, as well as Peacock, a streaming platform.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Plutonium will be converted into nuclear fuel The report highlighted that the department has allowed domestic nuclear energy companies to request up to 19 metric tons of plutonium from Cold War-era stockpiles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Struggling with a lack of career opportunities, Gen Z is second-guessing the worth of pricey college degrees, which once promised them six-figure jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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What To Know ICE leaders in these cities were relieved of their jobs and moved to other posts within the federal agency on Friday, with the DHS quietly beginning to overhaul its mass deportation operation over the weekend.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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While oil continues to drive Saudi Arabia's economy, the kingdom is now expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, tourism and sports to diversify its growth avenues.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her primary areas of study are hunter-gather societies, technological change, and human-material interactions most broadly.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Oct. 2025
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Pan Am’s history in Africa dates back to 1941, when its subsidiary Pan American–Africa (PAA Africa) flew support missions for Allied forces during World War II, with regular service beginning in 1946.—
Jennifer Broome,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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In response, Ukrainian tech innovators are looking for alternatives that would enable the robots to drive faster to increase their chances of completing their missions before they get spotted and bombed by Russian kamikaze drones.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Pursued by brutal mercenaries and a deadly assassin, the trio must navigate twists, betrayals and historical secrets buried deep in Europe’s past.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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He's got fresh blood on his hands, too, having just murdered his mentor, Perry (Jamie McShane), after learning that Perry had killed his girlfriend Eryn (Margarita Levieva) over her own betrayals.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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To be sure, Wall Street overall is bullish on stocks, with many of the big firms ditching their cautious tones and urging investors not to bet against the market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next The law firms are asking anyone who may have been impacted by the data breach to fill out forms on their website or contact their offices.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Because the integrity of league competitions, built around the simple principle of teams playing each other at home and away, matters.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Businesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesses. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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