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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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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
Be Afraid is now touting that collectively, the company’s portfolio will reach an audience of more than 16 million fans across digital, social, streaming and commerce platforms.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
The cog was a trailblazer The ship marked a distinct shift in commerce when the goods exchanged were no longer just luxury items but everyday commodities too.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
The production and art departments did a great deal of research to recreate the era when this neighborhood was the heart of Jewish commerce, with delis, bakeries, and garment shops, sometimes with signage in Hebrew, lining the streets.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
And how will the team’s three-year visit influence life and commerce in West Sacramento, an evolving city that local investors already regarded with expectations of growth?
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commerce
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The credits are available to people who bought health care policies in the Affordable Care Act marketplaces.—
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Unrest at the Tehran bazaar is particularly unsettling for officials because the shuttering of shops at the ancient marketplace and protests from the merchant class were key elements that led to the overthrow of the monarchy in 1979.—
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By automating drink preparation, AI Barmen allows human staff to focus on customer interaction rather than repetitive tasks.—
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Her main problem was with the MAGA movement in general, believing that her negative interactions with MAGA protesters reflected the hearts and minds of the movement more broadly.—
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The findings, from 1,592 U.S. citizens of different ages, sexes, races and incomes, were collected between Dec. 20 and Dec. 22.—
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On his first day in office, Mr. Trump signed an executive order that declared the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female.—
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The trade association outlined its concerns over consolidation in a statement to a House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee, which is holding a hearing on Wednesday on competition in digital streaming.—
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The Sabres run into some significant issues down the lineup — upgrading the fourth line should be among Kekäläinen’s most pressing priorities between now and the trade deadline — but young centre Noah Ostlund has helped give Buffalo’s usually problematic fourth line some connective heft and floor.—
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The outcome could potentially have lasting ramifications for civil-military relations and the boundaries of presidential power under the Constitution, particularly during protest movements and domestic emergencies.—
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O’Neill could separate politics from personal relations.—
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The two countries signed dozens of bilateral agreements, including in a 20-year cooperation deal to repair and overhaul Venezuelan refineries and enhance military relations.—
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The National Endowment for Democracy, which promotes freedom across Latin America including in Cuba, has named Eddy Acevedo, a longtime expert in Western Hemisphere politics, as its vice president for policy and government relations.—
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There to support husband George, who is nominated for Best Male Actor, Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy at the 2026 ceremony for his performance in Jay Kelly, Amal added diamond drop earrings, a matching diamond bracelet, and a neat box clutch in that same traffic-stopping shade of red.—
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
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Vaginal estrogen can be especially effective for easing urinary symptoms and issues like vaginal dryness or painful intercourse that can accompany menopause.—
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Between 13 to 84% of postmenopausal women experience vaginal pain during intercourse, with pelvic floor tension being one of the many reasons behind the discomfort.—
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“Commerce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commerce. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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