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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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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
Also, as opposed to a permanent or staff employee, fractional workers contribute on a part-time basis for multiple businesses or clients.
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Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
And then imagining that’s been subdivided into a place where now two or three businesses are working together.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
A lot of the conference booths in Birmingham belonged to blockchain or crypto businesses.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
For now, without the enormous amount of patient investment needed to make such businesses a reality, that's where most asteroid mining technology will remain.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Seek out local or Hawaiian-owned businesses with the help of a local travel advisor or do some research on your own.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
The residency also boosted the local economy and supported small businesses.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2025
Many users in Nepal depend on these platforms to run and promote their businesses.
—Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
Personalization and customization go beyond traditional consumer-facing businesses.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
And then imagining that’s been subdivided into a place where now two or three businesses are working together.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
A lot of the conference booths in Birmingham belonged to blockchain or crypto businesses.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
For now, without the enormous amount of patient investment needed to make such businesses a reality, that's where most asteroid mining technology will remain.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Seek out local or Hawaiian-owned businesses with the help of a local travel advisor or do some research on your own.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
The residency also boosted the local economy and supported small businesses.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2025
Many users in Nepal depend on these platforms to run and promote their businesses.
—Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
Personalization and customization go beyond traditional consumer-facing businesses.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesses
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Federal prosecutors charged a UK teenager with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and other crimes in connection with the network intrusions of 47 US companies that generated more than $115 million in ransomware payments over a three-year span.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
19 Sep. 2025
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Tirias Research has long forecasted the need for a variety of AI inference accelerators from companies like AMD, Intel, Nvidia and anyone else developing AI semiconductor solutions.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In two of its three games so far, Abington has watched things come down to the final second against a vaunted squad from the Patriot League.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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While some in the UK industry may still feel YouTube should be kept at arm’s length, Alison Lomax, YouTube’s popular chief in the UK and Ireland, has been helping smooth things over in recent months with the broadcasters.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In some areas, the leaves begin to change as soon as August and peak in September, like parts of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Alaska and spots in the Cascade Mountains.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The military could also adopt the MAV for reconnaissance missions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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It is set in an ancient castle in Scotland, where the players complete high-stakes missions to add money to the prize pot while the Traitors work in secret to avoid revealing their true identity to the Faithfuls.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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With his loyal best friend Parvaiz (Raghav Juyal) and savvy manager Sanya (Anya Singh) by his side, Aasmaan navigates a glittering landscape filled with egos and unexpected betrayals.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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Your narrative, with its shifting of points of view among four longtime friends, allows for intimacy and drama as well as betrayals and loss as Desiree, Nakia, Monique and January (with Desiree’s estranged sister Danielle mostly on the sidelines) each tell their stories.—
Jane Ciabattari
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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Snap and Amazon, in addition to a wave of smaller tech firms, have all released smart glasses for these purposes.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Investing in individual stocks, particularly in high-growth firms like Nebius, carries inherent volatility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Again, Dell’s frequent price shifts can dramatically alter each configuration's value, so timing matters.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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For instance, when rolling out a difficult organizational change, setting clear guidelines shows visible commitment, and provides immediate small wins that prove why change matters.—
Sheri Bachstein,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Businesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesses. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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