1
as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
the booming economy witnessed the launch of many small enterprises
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2
as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the enterprise shown by the early developers and promoters of personal computers
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as in venture
a risky undertaking
the general viewed the proposed invasion as a military enterprise that offered no easy way out
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Recent Examples of enterprise
The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1692 Stephen Hobbs is an enterprise reporter for The Sacramento Bee.
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
As per this agreement, K-Way’s enterprise value, including the IFRS 16 standard, is pegged at 505 million euros.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Some include Linux support with their enterprise versions, though.
—PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025
The triumphs of American science and commerce will serve our interests and our values, wherever our enterprises take us.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
As per this agreement, K-Way’s enterprise value, including the IFRS 16 standard, is pegged at 505 million euros.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Some include Linux support with their enterprise versions, though.
—PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025
The triumphs of American science and commerce will serve our interests and our values, wherever our enterprises take us.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise
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The results spell an unlikely third-act triumph for the 69-year-old, who just seven years ago was seen as a failed politician fully reconciled to ending his career as a wealthy lobbyist and member of numerous company boards.—
Thomas Escritt,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Lewis said the thieves are sometimes tipped off to valuable shipments by confederates working at warehouses or trucking companies.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Emotional uncertainty may arise around professional ambitions while the moon squares off with Neptune.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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How to boost your ambition and EQ Ridiculous ambition requires emotional intelligence, Ramaswamy said.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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Fubo sued days after the announcement and won a preliminary injunction from a federal judge last August to temporarily block the venture.—
Erik Hayden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Harris further told Robinson that Musk holds security clearance because of his numerous business ventures’ work with the Defense Department.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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Research from analytics firm Gallup shows that U.S. alcohol consumption is declining, with younger generations drinking significantly less than their predecessors.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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At the conference, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged $2 billion in financing to supply Ukraine with 5,000 short-range Martlet air-defense missiles, produced by French firm Thales at a factory in Belfast.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Many agency initiatives have popular appeal, consumer advocates say.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Like many Zelensky initiatives, this was an attempt to draw NATO into a shooting war with Russia.—
Dominic Green,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
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Both companies were shaky bets but the government’s gamble paid off.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The correct reclamation project gamble can make a sizable difference.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Dramatic video from Sunday morning showed firefighters battling flames as the fire neared houses.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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Video footage captured plumes of smoke and flames wafting above a treeline and houses in the Carolina Forest.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Your public profile grew quite significantly during the last album cycle, accompanied by speculation around your love life.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Other actors featured in the 007 speculation cycle include Happy Valley star James Norton and Snowfall’s Damson Idris.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Enterprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprise. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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