1
as in marketplace
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
a government agency in charge of regulating interstate commerce
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2
as in interaction
doings between individuals or groups
when I was doing outside consulting for the company, I never had much commerce with the in-house staff
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3
as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
rumors of commerce between the lady and the knight spread throughout the court
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Recent Examples of commerce
Without federal legalization, businesses face hurdles like limited interstate commerce and banking restrictions.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Data from commerce insights platform Daash Intelligence shows that at-home devices, fueled by growth in light therapy and microcurrent devices — and specifically, brands Solawave and Skin Gym — took the top spot.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The Joe Biden administration had reportedly rebuffed India’s interest in exploring a free trade agreement, Indian local media reported, citing the country’s commerce and industry minister.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
This order directs the secretaries of the treasury and commerce to present a plan within 90 days for establishing a sovereign wealth fund.
—Joseph Lawler, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Feb. 2025
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Data from commerce insights platform Daash Intelligence shows that at-home devices, fueled by growth in light therapy and microcurrent devices — and specifically, brands Solawave and Skin Gym — took the top spot.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The Joe Biden administration had reportedly rebuffed India’s interest in exploring a free trade agreement, Indian local media reported, citing the country’s commerce and industry minister.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
This order directs the secretaries of the treasury and commerce to present a plan within 90 days for establishing a sovereign wealth fund.
—Joseph Lawler, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commerce
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Bluewater Known for building tribal brand loyalty and trust while driving sales, Bluewater helps brands thrive in a competitive marketplace.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Consider which online marketplaces will have the most books that interest you.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Boost morale through social interactions and in-person events.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jones, still vigorous at seventy-two, moves through space with ferocious intent while conjuring stories from the past: early dance sensations, tense interactions with the legendary Ailey, and clashes with critics who tried to box him in as a Black artist.—
Shauna Lyon,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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These orders mandate federal agencies to recognize only two sexes, ignoring the medical and scientific consensus that gender is a spectrum.—
David Kilmnick,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s order declared the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female, based on whether people are born with eggs or sperm, rather than on their chromosomes.—
Susan Haigh,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Friday’s victory continued Golden State’s improvement after the trade deadline and their blockbuster acquisition of Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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As the trade deadline approached, your name was included in more rumors than normal.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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An Alarmed Alliance: Europe’s leaders met in Paris to recalibrate their relations with the U.S. after Trump embraced Russia’s narrative.—
Constant Méheut,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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If Trump instead lets Russia win and also frays relations with our allies, then China is more likely to move on Taiwan.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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American society and our relations with other societies are driven by the competition/conflict choice.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.—
Mattia Dognini,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2025
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Since the flight that crash landed in Toronto on Monday originated in the U.S., one of my colleagues wanted to know how much of a part the Federal Aviation Administration and the rest of the U.S. air traffic and safety system played in the incident.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles Noting that overall exhibitors seemed happy with traffic, Schmoll said the season was defined by geopolitical uncertainty following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 10 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports.—
Ellen Groves,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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Below are details of the likelihood of pregnancy from vaginal intercourse or artificial insemination.—
Matthew Wosnitzer,
Verywell Health,
2 Jan. 2025
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This is true to the moment onscreen: The intercourse itself lasts about 10 seconds.—
Esther Zuckerman,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Commerce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commerce. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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