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plural of business.

businesses

NOUN

job, profession

Synonyms

STRONGEST

employment field trade work

STRONG

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

WEAK

métier what one is into

Antonyms

STRONGEST

entertainment fun pastime

STRONG

amusement avocation hobby recreation surrender

WEAK

unemployment

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

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

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

Antonyms

STRONG

irresponsibility

WEAK

avocation recreation unemployment

Example Sentences

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The listing would also be a landmark moment for the Reliance group, marking the first major public offering by one of its businesses since Reliance Petroleum was listed in 2006.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Small businesses of up to 100 people known as Mipymes were authorized in 2021 and have become an important part of the island's economy.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Loneliness also needs to be tackled by individuals, businesses and community organizations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Many downtown businesses have struggled since the pandemic reduced occupancy in offices downtown and reduced the flow of visitors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

After singing and praying in front of City Hall, the demonstrators broke up into small groups and entered several segregated downtown businesses.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson