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as in patronage
transactions or economic support provided by customers
only places that are equal opportunity employers will get my business
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as in firm
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
most of the local businesses belong to the association
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as in matter
something to be dealt with
we have one piece of business remaining for today's meeting
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as in commerce
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
this bookstore is a place of business, not a free library, so please do your reading elsewhere
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as in purpose
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 area
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 job
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 treachery
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 business
Although the current version is priced around $150,000 and targeted mainly at businesses, XPENG plans to develop more accessible versions for everyday consumers.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
In 2018, King opened her own business, Sunshine Salon.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
Nikki Venus, a business style coach, shared my sentiment about too much mixing and matching.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
Tourism destinations hit by natural disasters need visitors in order for local people and businesses to survive.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
In 2018, King opened her own business, Sunshine Salon.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
Nikki Venus, a business style coach, shared my sentiment about too much mixing and matching.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
Tourism destinations hit by natural disasters need visitors in order for local people and businesses to survive.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for business
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The program is co-funded by Creative Europe MEDIA and organized under the patronage of Eurimages, with Wake Up Films (Serbia) serving as the organizing entity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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Its prime beneficiaries, of course, have been members of his entourage and their patronage networks.—
ALEXANDER GABUEV,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Apr. 2025
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The firm’s team includes analysts from leading tech private equity firms, engineers, operating partners – former technology CEOs and COOs.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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Tech company executives, including Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerburg of Meta and Google CEO Sundar Pichai have been criticized for their firms' donations to Trumps inauguration fund and for taking meetings with Trump and his allies.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Why does financial literacy matter to Central Florida?—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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Holdings is in discussions with investors to raise about $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Vinay Dwivedi,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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The plan empowers Lt. Gov. David Toland, as commerce secretary, to negotiate deals directly with the Chiefs and Royals.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Heat assert Pena hasn’t used the marks at issue in commerce, a required step under trademark law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And then there's still a question after that, of meaning and purpose.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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During questioning by Read's defense attorney, Faller said that the type of alcohol test done in a medical setting for the purpose of diagnosing health issues is different than the type of test used in forensics and relied upon in a court of law.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Jones Road Wildfire was first spotted at approximately 9:45 a.m. on April 22 in the Greenwood Wildlife Management area in Waretown, New Jersey, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wearing his trusty tape measure around his neck, Mancinelli said he had not yet been formally commissioned by the Vatican but was busy preparing for the prestige job, working on his sewing machine as well as hand stitching robes.—
Chiara Rodriquez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Austin has the inside track to win the starting job in the slot, but Wilson will look to challenge him after missing virtually his entire rookie year with injuries.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But the most intriguing finish—and the most on-brand level of treachery from Heyman—would be Paul stabbing both Roman and Punk in the back for Rollins.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sinners is about vampires, perpetual outsiders who desperately yearn to belong, but whose silky promises are rooted in treachery.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/business. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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