as in institutions
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 of facilities
The Service’s regional headquarters will vanish, along with most of its research facilities and experimental forests—and also quite likely the sense of mission that has animated the agency for more than a century.
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Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead of using explosives, most attacks used carbon fiber bombs that incapacitated the facilities instead of destroying them.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Tehran launched seven ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia that authorities said rained debris on the ground near energy facilities as they were intercepted.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The firm has seen operators anticipate relatively short life cycles and construct facilities that are more modular in response.
—April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Federal officials have also pursued plans to open one or more additional detention facilities in Colorado.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Investments in modernized facilities, advanced textile research for uniforms, redesigned Navy hospitality and enhanced personal telecommunications reflect how our command is adapting to the Navy’s changing demands.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Russian air defenses, logistics nodes, command centers, and industrial facilities often lie beyond the reach of shorter-range systems.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Ukraine has engineered drones reaching 900 miles into Russia, targeting oil facilities as Moscow seeks sanctions relief to fund its military operations.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead of using explosives, most attacks used carbon fiber bombs that incapacitated the facilities instead of destroying them.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Tehran launched seven ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia that authorities said rained debris on the ground near energy facilities as they were intercepted.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The firm has seen operators anticipate relatively short life cycles and construct facilities that are more modular in response.
—April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Federal officials have also pursued plans to open one or more additional detention facilities in Colorado.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Investments in modernized facilities, advanced textile research for uniforms, redesigned Navy hospitality and enhanced personal telecommunications reflect how our command is adapting to the Navy’s changing demands.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Russian air defenses, logistics nodes, command centers, and industrial facilities often lie beyond the reach of shorter-range systems.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Ukraine has engineered drones reaching 900 miles into Russia, targeting oil facilities as Moscow seeks sanctions relief to fund its military operations.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilities
Noun
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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New studies by two major La Jolla medical research institutions explore aging and its effects on the brain, albeit with different focuses.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Strict regulations required the new buildings to follow the exact blueprint of the original layout, so bungalows, villas and residences are scattered between lush gardens and the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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An asteroid the size of a house exploded over the city of Chelyabinsk with the force of 440,000 tons of TNT, damaging buildings and injuring more than 1,600 people, according to NASA.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In contrast, many nonmuscle myosins function as single molecules or small complexes that transport materials along actin filaments.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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As a small town of 6,500 residents living in mobile homes and residential complexes, we’re focused on providing residents with services in an efficient and generous way.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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To solve this problem, researchers from four institutes at Fraunhofer, a German research organization, have come together to create the PAPURE project.—
Etiido Uko
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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This was largely due to the Green Revolution, a broad campaign by governments and research institutes to provide high-yield varieties of wheat and rice, along with pesticides and mechanized agriculture, to developing countries.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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At age 31, chef de cuisine at the restaurant Alain Ducasse (at the Essex House hotel in New York City), one of the city's finest establishments, Didier is a masterly cook with a rigorous classical training.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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By 1917 there was the Creole Palace Cafe and there’s information showing that there were establishments that had entertainment.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The ballroom construction also includes bomb shelters, military installations and a medical facility, according to the filing.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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This results in proactive solutions and lower costs in greenery upkeep, leading to healthier and flourishing green wall installations.—
Shirl Leigh
April 03,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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