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 company reportedly laid off 40 workers from its enterprise technology department in 2023.
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Kevin Williams, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
Courtesy of Visit Virginia Beach Virginia Beach’s fishing industry, a year-round commercial and recreational enterprise that peaked in the 1880s, played a significant role in developing the community and remains woven into its fabric.
—AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
Officials also allege the trafficking was part of a scheme to promote an unlawful prostitution enterprise in the Middle District of Tennessee.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
There is damage at an industrial enterprise in Saratov.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Williams, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
Courtesy of Visit Virginia Beach Virginia Beach’s fishing industry, a year-round commercial and recreational enterprise that peaked in the 1880s, played a significant role in developing the community and remains woven into its fabric.
—AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
Officials also allege the trafficking was part of a scheme to promote an unlawful prostitution enterprise in the Middle District of Tennessee.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
There is damage at an industrial enterprise in Saratov.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for enterprise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise
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This factor will assess how leaders uphold our company values, incorporate different perspectives to drive business success, cultivate an environment where all employees can thrive, and sustain a robust pipeline to ensure long-term organizational strength.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Content from The National Desk is provided by Sinclair, the parent company of FOX45 News.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2025
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During the early days of its autonomous vehicle (AV) ambitions, Tesla did its testing in California, like most of the rest of the industry.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
10 Feb. 2025
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When enmeshed with capitalism, genius fosters almost inordinate ambition and grants the kind of power that few would turn down but even fewer should wield.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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In the years since Miss Congeniality debuted, the cast members have pursued various ventures and expanded their families.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Venezuela has a heavy type of crude oil that is optimal for asphalt, which is produced by a joint venture project run by PDVSA and Chevron, said Juan Fernández, a former PDVSA executive director of planning, who now lives in South Florida.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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The firm aims to share its work beyond the halls of academia.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The lawsuit was filed by the ACLU, Lambda Legal, and the law firms Jenner & Block and Hogan Lovells earlier in February.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
18 Feb. 2025
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The president putting the entire Department of Education on the chopping block after roughly 100 employees who work on DEI initiatives were placed on leave last week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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One such claim occurred on Tuesday, when White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized USAID for funding DEI initiatives abroad, including $1.5 million for workplace programs in Serbia, $70,000 for a DEI musical in Ireland, and $32,000 for a transgender comic book in Peru.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump is taking a significant gamble with his approach to Ukraine.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Her gamble paid off: by her ninth treatment session, her tumor had entirely disappeared.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
13 Feb. 2025
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Now the homeowner is requesting permission from the local council, to rezone the historic property as three houses and a cottage.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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Ten children grew up in this house with their cousins and relatives.—
Euan Ward,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Rumors surrounding her presence range from a possible on-field proposal to speculation about her interactions with President Donald Trump who will also be in attendance.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Harry dismissed speculation about their time apart, calling it baseless.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Enterprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprise. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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