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
The soldiers in the reconnaissance squad had worked before the war in commerce, construction, and even car smuggling.
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Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
His business is part of the revitalization project that is underway to bring more commerce and amenities to the area.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 25 May 2025
Instant commerce refers to food delivery or the delivery of general goods in 30 to 50 minutes.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
For example, Don Evans, George W. Bush’s commerce secretary and close confidant, worked with Bush for decades before becoming a fixture in his White House.
—Erica Frantz, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
His business is part of the revitalization project that is underway to bring more commerce and amenities to the area.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 25 May 2025
Instant commerce refers to food delivery or the delivery of general goods in 30 to 50 minutes.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
For example, Don Evans, George W. Bush’s commerce secretary and close confidant, worked with Bush for decades before becoming a fixture in his White House.
—Erica Frantz, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commerce
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The requirement for clean, reliable and secure data that can adapt to the changing demands of internal and external partners has become a table stake for forward-thinking companies in this marketplace.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The enhanced premium tax credits were first available in 2021, then extended a year later, to help more Americans pay for health coverage in the individual marketplace.—
Brewster Bevis,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Consult with your healthcare provider to ensure adequate zinc intake and to effectively manage any potential interactions.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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While maintaining a standardized approach ensures efficiency, tailoring interactions to meet the unique needs of each market fosters stronger connections.—
Shirin Ali,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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President Trump signed an executive order just hours after his return to office in January recognizing male and female as the only two sexes and directing federal agencies to cease promotion of the concept of gender transition.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
2 June 2025
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In an executive order signed in January, President Trump used a narrow definition of the sexes instead of a broader conception of gender.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Yes, deploying them can help U.S. manufacturers compete against the unfair, subsidized trade practices of other countries.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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There are trade statutes that empower the President to levy tariffs in specific cases, such as when a foreign country has been engaging in unfair trade practices.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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President Trump spoke at length with Chinese leader Xi Jinping by phone Thursday in an attempt to put relations back on track.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Deputies frequently praised for inmate relations Over the course of their careers, all three deputies regularly received positive evaluations about their conduct with inmates, according to personnel files released Friday.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 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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An additional bridge will carry westbound traffic, from Mooresville into Catawba County.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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The light will slow traffic and allow for better pedestrian mobility.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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In that incident, Haley said Weinstein unexpectedly asked to meet her in his hotel room and began having unwanted intercourse with her.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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For couples who are temporarily unable to engage in intercourse, there are still many ways to stay connected physically.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Commerce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commerce. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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