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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
the company is claiming that there will be huge financial rewards for enterprising sales representatives
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
enterprising people of vision were responsible for the boom in technological industries
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Recent Examples of enterprising
Aspects of the Parcae program had been unofficially outed over the years by a few enterprising journalists in such venues as Aviation Week & Space Technology and The Space Review, by historians like Day, and even by a Russian military advisor in a Ministry of Defense journal.
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IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2025
Add to that mix of experts a swarm of biotech founders and investors, and the talk got pretty enterprising.
—Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
Beyond the basics, one group is more enterprising, exploring ways generative AI influences business and operating model transformation.
—Brian Solis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
With the timeline for TikTok’s app store return unclear, some enterprising individuals are taking advantage: thousands of eBay listings have popped up advertising phones with TikTok installed, as Wired first reported.
—Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2025
Add to that mix of experts a swarm of biotech founders and investors, and the talk got pretty enterprising.
—Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
Beyond the basics, one group is more enterprising, exploring ways generative AI influences business and operating model transformation.
—Brian Solis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
With the timeline for TikTok’s app store return unclear, some enterprising individuals are taking advantage: thousands of eBay listings have popped up advertising phones with TikTok installed, as Wired first reported.
—Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprising
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Instead, her life was turned upside down last week after President Donald Trump’s administration began instituting mass layoffs as part of an aggressive effort to trim the federal workforce.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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That aggressive style of play limited how often Creighton could set up a half-court offense anchored by 7-1 center Ryan Kalkbrenner, who is four inches taller than Ejiofor, the biggest St. John’s starter.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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The flavors lean more toward the classics, rather than any adventurous combinations, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Duke was fun-loving and adventurous, always looking for new experiences.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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But Gustin, even as No. 1 on the call sheet, did not ask that the Arrowverse press pause on the ambitious idea.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
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Nearly 10 inches of ground clearance and torque aplenty allow the G 580 to scale a 45-degree incline and ford a depth of almost three feet—true off-road chops that let ambitious owners do more than preen at the Equinox valet.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Told with elements inspired by Beauty and the Beast, Maura's newest book — featuring a magical princess and the Shadow Emperor — is a daring entry into the hottest new subgenre of romance.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Amid the criticism, there were a couple of voices of support among MAGA Republicans for the president’s daring proposal.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Veteran San Diego actor Rosina Reynolds is the cast standout in her icy, fierce and acerbic performance as the uncompromising Polly.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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Kyiv has often reported the fiercest clashes taking place in the oblast.—
Ellie Cook,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Enterprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprising. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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