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business

[biz-nis] / ˈbɪz nɪs /
NOUN
job, profession
Synonyms
STRONGEST
employment field trade work
STRONG
biz calling career craft dodge function game line livelihood occupation pursuit specialty vocation
WEAK
bag métier racket what one is into
Antonyms
STRONGEST
entertainment fun pastime
STRONG
amusement avocation hobby recreation
NOUN
company, enterprise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
corporation factory firm house institution market organization partnership shop store venture
STRONG
cartel concern establishment mill monopoly outfit setup syndicate trust
WEAK
Mom and Pop fly-by-night operation megacorp shoestring operation
NOUN
commerce, trade
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deal industry manufacturing market trading transaction
STRONG
affairs bargaining barter commercialism contracts dealings exchange game industrialism merchandising racket sales selling traffic undertaking
WEAK
buying and selling capital and labor
NOUN
personal concern
Synonyms
STRONGEST
interest issue problem
STRONG
affair assignment beeswax duty function happening lookout matter palaver point question responsibility subject task topic
WEAK
carrying-on goings-on hanky-panky

Example Sentences

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Sectors she likes include utilities and telecoms, with stable free cash flows, strong balance sheets, and business models that work in all kinds of economic conditions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“He gave me his whole portfolio, which is a huge success in my business,” she adds, before reflecting on the values she brings to her business.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

It was noted that the commission "had not been previously advised of the increase compared to the original business case".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It appeared to be operating under more than a dozen business names.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Leah hired a business manager to book stages, rent hotel rooms, and inform reporters.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.