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plural of business.

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job, profession n.
company, enterprise n.
commerce, trade n.
personal concern n.

NOUN

job, profession

Synonyms

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employment field trade work

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bag biz calling career craft dodge function game line livelihood occupation pursuit racket specialty vocation

WEAK

métier what one is into

Antonyms

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entertainment fun pastime

STRONG

amusement avocation hobby recreation surrender

WEAK

unemployment

NOUN

company, enterprise

Synonyms

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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

Antonyms

WEAK

avocation recreation unemployment

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 free enterprise production and distribution

Antonyms

WEAK

avocation recreation unemployment

NOUN

personal concern

Synonyms

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interest issue problem

STRONG

affair assignment beeswax duty function happening lookout matter palaver point question responsibility subject task topic

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carrying on goings-on hanky-panky

Antonyms

STRONG

irresponsibility

WEAK

avocation recreation unemployment

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businesses

They said a shift towards asset-light, services-oriented businesses, has meant parts of the asset heavy universe look more attractive after that recent de-rating.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

“We believe we have two types of assets: the buildings and the businesses of providing support services,” he said on the call.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

BT chief executive Alison Kirkby said the deal provided "a safety net for the households and businesses who rely on TalkTalk".

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Brussels is also developing a tool that would support businesses, through funding, to diversify their suppliers in critical sectors.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

He seized American-owned businesses, putting them under control of his new government.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin