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Companies that have become verbs or nouns: Just Google it!

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Trailblazing brands are sometimes so popular they make their way into the common lexicon. Ever Uber to a restaurant or Photoshop a picture? And some have become so synonymous with certain activities we say them whatever brand we're actually using – you can Xerox something and FedEx it with any copier or delivery service.

We selected some of the biggest US companies that have become verbs or misused nouns among the general population, at least from what we've being hearing on the street. Remember though, this list is subjective and definitely not trading advice – you should Google your own research or Zoom your adviser before placing a trade.