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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 role
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
Newly promoted North Crowley head coach DeMarcus Harris, who served as the Panthers’ defensive coordinator in 2024, said Houston is a player who looks at football like a business.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Those funders’ business models varied.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Stars like Connor Storrie, Glen Powell, Jacob Elordi, Patrick Schwarzenegger and SEVENTEEN's Joshua cleaned up nice, arriving on the red carpet looking dashing — business in the front with a party in the back.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
My business all out in the streets' — literally.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for business
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His power rested on controlling promotions, finances and patronage.—
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Advertisement If Beijing’s patronage couldn’t protect Maduro, why should Taipei assume Washington’s can protect them?—
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Ag, an agricultural commodity market and risk management firm with a concentration on dairy.—
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The auditing firm’s report, authorized by the Statewide Charter School Board in July, could provide some answers.—
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Coker, to be clear, had no say in the matter.—
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Earlier this week, Risch spoke with Boise’s KIVI-TV Channel 6, and briefly addressed the matter.—
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As a pilgrimage for generations of Colorado families, business owners, workers and visitors, as Coors put it, the Stock Show continues to stand out with its physical fellowship, and not the impersonal commerce, Zoom calls or social media messaging that have taken over business.—
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In reality, return challenges are often a symptom of fragmented systems across the entire commerce lifecycle.—
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There are other examples of lawmakers leaving public office for lobbying roles, but keeping their accounts open and spending from them.—
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By high school, Carter had acted in theater and earned a role in Neil Simon’s production of The Odd Couple.—
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
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Teams that may have some postseason games to play are certainly showing themselves as playoff scenarios take shape in KC-area and regional college football.—
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
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With season 4 rapidly approaching, now's the time to prepare for the treachery to come.—
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Instead of being killed, Ashur takes Spartacus’ life and is consequently rewarded for his treachery by the Roman Empire.—
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“Business.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/business. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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