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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By third quarter, Gartner is predicting, 60 percent of consumers will have elected to delay a major purchase, with 60 percent buying on secondhand and peer-to-peer marketplaces by the end of the year.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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By division last quarter, Macy’s net sales, including owned and licensed and through the store’s marketplace format, were down 0.9 percent.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
Noun
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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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Later, gravitational interactions — possibly with other planets — would have sent WASP-121b spiraling inward toward its star.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The reality, however, looks a lot different: People of all ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and sexes can and do develop them.—
Amy Norton,
SELF,
27 May 2025
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Rates for other sexes or gender identities are not available because that information is not included on death certificates, according to the state health department.—
Erica Zurek,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2025
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Peter Navarro, Trump’s top trade adviser, told reporters Thursday that the Administration will still find a way to implement the tariffs regardless of the court ruling on Trump’s use of emergency powers.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The two countries also signed agreements on trade, investment, energy, critical minerals and forestry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2025
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The talks aim to limit Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for easing some U.S. economic sanctions, as the two countries navigate nearly five decades of strained relations.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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But as America walls itself off, China also has a golden opportunity to reset trade relations with the rest of the world.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 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
Noun
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Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound K-10 in Olathe Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on K-10, from South Cedar Creek Parkway to South Woodland Street.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
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 10 Jun. 2025.
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