Definition of facilitynext
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 of facility Dozens of prospects came into their practice facility to work out in front of front office members, scouts, coaches, and more. Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026 The concerns have affected daily activities at the facility. Jason Rantala, CBS News, 24 June 2026 The Iranian team was originally slated to train at a facility in Tucson, Arizona, before its base camp was abruptly moved to Tijuana, Mexico, in late May. Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026 Thus, the Bills still don’t have a Vince Lombardi Trophy in their team facility despite having made runs in recent seasons with Josh Allen now at the helm for Buffalo. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for facility
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Noun
  • Fed independence concerns tempered There was much speculation about how Warsh rejoining the Fed as chair would affect the institution’s independence before his first meeting.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 June 2026
  • Along with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the foundation also partners with schools and community institutions to educate the challenging effects of stereotyping, unconscious bias, and representation imbalance of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and persons with disabilities.
    Carole Horst, Variety, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • The building had long-term degradation from corrosion, too.
    Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
  • Officers with the Boise Police Department have closed off two lanes on Front Street by the Interstate 84 Connector after a vehicle crashed into a building at the corner of 12th Street.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • While conservative, Letlow is backed by more establishment figures than Fleming, a former congressman and a 2015 founder of the House Freedom Caucus.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
  • Into this warm void has come the French far right, seeing an issue that exposes the hypocrisy of the country’s politics and media establishments, whose denizens enjoy AC in their offices and television studios.
    Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the glamorous Chandelier Bar—named for the sparkling custom light installation of some 15,000 crystals that is the centerpiece of the hotel lobby—is the place to sip classic New Orleans libations like the Sazerac and French 75 or a signature Chandelier martini.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
  • In Europe, older buildings can, however, make air-conditioner installation costly and complicated, often requiring lengthy wait times for fitting.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Dominated by the imposing Colima Volcano complex and home to the critical industrial port of Manzanillo, Colima is Mexico’s smallest state by population, with only about 731,000 people.
    Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The institute is currently one of the only centers in the nation approved to perform these specific transplants.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
  • Moscow State University, the nation’s most prestigious university, has established a new AI faculty, alongside an AI institute headed by Putin’s daughter.
    Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026

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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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