1
as in marketplace
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
a government agency in charge of regulating interstate commerce
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2
as in interaction
doings between individuals or groups
when I was doing outside consulting for the company, I never had much commerce with the in-house staff
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3
as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
rumors of commerce between the lady and the knight spread throughout the court
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Recent Examples of commerce
Schwab argued that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act – a 1977 law that gives the president the right to regulate commerce during national emergencies – does not give Trump the right to unilaterally to impose tariffs.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 May 2025
And supporters point to years of bipartisan support from Senators Maria Cantwell of Washington, the ranking Democrat on the Senate commerce committee, and Jim Risch of Idaho, the Republican chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
—Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The online grocer also proved to be an avenue of commerce for area producers once farmers markets closed for the season.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
Bed frame reviewer: Rachel Fletcher, commerce director What attracted you to this bed frame?
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 May 2025
And supporters point to years of bipartisan support from Senators Maria Cantwell of Washington, the ranking Democrat on the Senate commerce committee, and Jim Risch of Idaho, the Republican chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
—Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The online grocer also proved to be an avenue of commerce for area producers once farmers markets closed for the season.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
Bed frame reviewer: Rachel Fletcher, commerce director What attracted you to this bed frame?
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commerce
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By third quarter, Gartner is predicting, 60 percent of consumers will have elected to delay a major purchase, with 60 percent buying on secondhand and peer-to-peer marketplaces by the end of the year.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The trooper contacted the owner of the misused registration plate and learned that the Acura had been recently sold on an online marketplace, according to state police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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Don't focus only on the rides; explore character interactions, live entertainment, and interactive elements.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The catastrophic inland flooding associated with Hurricane Helene was a dangerous mix of tropical moisture, a predecessor rainfall event and the interaction of several synoptic meteorology features (a cutoff low, high pressure and a frontal boundary).—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The reality, however, looks a lot different: People of all ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and sexes can and do develop them.—
Amy Norton,
SELF,
27 May 2025
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Rates for other sexes or gender identities are not available because that information is not included on death certificates, according to the state health department.—
Erica Zurek,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2025
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Peter Navarro, Trump’s top trade adviser, told reporters Thursday that the Administration will still find a way to implement the tariffs regardless of the court ruling on Trump’s use of emergency powers.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Or perhaps this ruling will slow the momentum of either the administration’s trade talks or the extension of the tax cuts as the reconciliation bill heads to the Senate, where some Republicans are wary of the budget deficit projections and overall price tag.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
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But as America walls itself off, China also has a golden opportunity to reset trade relations with the rest of the world.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The talks aim to limit Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for easing some U.S. economic sanctions, as the two countries navigate nearly five decades of strained relations.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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American society and our relations with other societies are driven by the competition/conflict choice.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.—
Mattia Dognini,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2025
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As traffic piles up behind them, a yell and a bang can be heard as the Chevy driver pulls out, running Cifuni over and dragging her down the street.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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Examples include fights over landowner rights, rights of way, multi-jurisdictional traffic and noise restrictions, and even some endangered species and archaeological considerations.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In that incident, Haley said Weinstein unexpectedly asked to meet her in his hotel room and began having unwanted intercourse with her.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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For couples who are temporarily unable to engage in intercourse, there are still many ways to stay connected physically.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Commerce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commerce. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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