as in institution
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose the city is known for its outstanding medical facilities

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Recent Examples on the Web The facility will also include an existing wading pool for younger customers, which was upgraded three or four years ago. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024 The series begins with helicopters taking the surviving crew of the Kinloch Bravo to a new secret offshore facility called the Stac, nestled deep in the extraordinary and deadly landscapes of the Arctic Circle. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024 More than just a family motto or team chant, the expression has ascended to iconic status for many players who work in the Chargers’ $250-million training facility, soak in the sun’s rays during a fall practice and cool off with the gentle South Bay breeze. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 Funding for the new facility came mostly from donations and grants, including estate donations and a grant from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for facility 

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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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