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Definition of firmnext
as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization merged with another firm to become a major player in the brokerage business

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Recent Examples of firm
Noun
The married couple and co-executives sit atop CDR Companies — a network of affiliated firms that has grown into a juggernaut of government contracting with a national reach, from engineering to healthcare to emergency management. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 Apollo joins Silver Rock as a backer of the firm, which has increasingly been attracting more outside investors to fund its deal flow. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Products representing $180 billion of revenue will lose exclusivity by 2030, according to research firm RTW Institute. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 Gottschalck noted there are also relatively few strong El Niño events in the historical record to draw firm conclusions from. — Sam Hart, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firm
Noun
  • Nguyen responded by starting POPS Worldwide, an entertainment company which produces, licenses, distributes, and monetizes digital content across platforms like YouTube and Facebook.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Sanders, one of the left’s leading critics of the AI industry, went a step beyond profit-sharing by suggesting this summer that its companies surrender half of their stock to the government.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • From Traditional Craftsmanship to Modern EDC Design The body of Bronze Blossom is crafted from solid bronze, a material known for its durability, warm appearance, and ability to develop a unique patina over time.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Capital One is finally getting credit for a solid quarter, but the debate surrounding the credit card giant's stock is far from settled.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • In a century where the lives of billions are defined by chronic disease, demographic change, and digital systems, China has become one of the central proving grounds for some of the hardest issues in global health.
    — Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Next year's public spending review — when the government sets future budgets for departments and public services — could be even harder for lawmakers who appear averse to any cuts.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Those who don’t will be accused of failing to adjust or even stuck in the old days.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Pavel Dorofeyev, the team’s most notable trade acquisition over the summer, came close on several occasions but remained stuck on two goals for the season.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • And after October 7, opposition to the notion has become far more resolute.
    — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Almost instantly, though, the resolute Mahomes was seizing the days to make his way back.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Taiwan remains the most explosive issue in the relationship—and its very danger is what creates the mutual incentive to keep it stable.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The suspect was listed in stable condition at the hospital, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Denim is a sturdy cotton textile that is woven in a twill pattern, creating a distinctive diagonal rib on the fabric’s surface.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Carrying a large pump spray bottle and a small, sturdy brush, Caitlin Abrams stood before two starkly contrasting graves in a modest cemetery in western Vermont.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The enforcement stems from Spotify’s requirement that family plan members reside at the same address—a seemingly reasonable policy in concept.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Firm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firm. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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