Definitions

the business

NOUN

bill of goods

Synonyms

WEAK

snow job song and dance

NOUN

murder

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assassination bloodshed crime destruction felony homicide lynching manslaughter massacre shooting slaying terrorism

STRONG

annihilation blood butchery carnage death dispatching hit knifing liquidation off offing

WEAK

bump-off foul play one-way ticket rubout the works

NOUN

snow job

Synonyms

WEAK

bill of goods con conning flattery flimflam hosing ripoff scam smoke and mirrors soft sell soft soap song and dance

NOUN

song and dance

Synonyms

WEAK

bill of goods bull con elaborate explanation jive line number ripoff scam snow job story

Example Sentences

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Two stands visited recently by Times reporters didn’t even have a sign displaying the name of the business.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

A 14-year veteran of Smucker’s financial operations who now oversees Hostess, Marshall added that the company is focused on stabilizing the business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

John Lewis' latest results show the business reported a pre-tax loss of £21m due to £120m worth of one-off costs which mainly related to write-downs in the value of old tech systems.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

“Warsh made clear he is not in the business of giving guidance,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

He said Rock is all about the business, and out of everyone in the shop, he cuts hair the best.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

the business

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