as in structures
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
English class will be in that big stone building over there
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Recent Examples of buildings
Undamaged schools are among the buildings being used as temporary shelters for the thousands of displaced people.
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Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
As rescue teams continue pulling bodies from collapsed buildings in La Guaira, Caracas and neighboring states, anger is mounting among Venezuelans who say the government’s response has been too slow, too centralized and, in some areas, obstructive.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Plus, Euclid can switch between zoning and planning, creating renders of future concepts, like new buildings or bike lanes.
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
More than 770 buildings were totally or partially collapsed from the earthquakes, and aftershocks continued to shake the region.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Many Venezuelan news reports have avoided politically delicate questions related to the earthquake, such as the widespread collapse of buildings, sticking instead to safer stories about heroic rescues.
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Juan Pablo Arraez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The production and infrastructure guru, who also deals with the likes of security, transportation, cinemas and other buildings, as well as sponsors, lauds the big team effort that goes into KVIFF every year.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
While buildings and monuments safeguard the past, McGee believes the future of Kansas City jazz ultimately rests with the musicians themselves.
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J.m. Banks
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
But a landmark designation could take about nine months and ultimately buildings can still be demolished, under state law.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
As rescue teams continue pulling bodies from collapsed buildings in La Guaira, Caracas and neighboring states, anger is mounting among Venezuelans who say the government’s response has been too slow, too centralized and, in some areas, obstructive.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Plus, Euclid can switch between zoning and planning, creating renders of future concepts, like new buildings or bike lanes.
—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
More than 770 buildings were totally or partially collapsed from the earthquakes, and aftershocks continued to shake the region.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Many Venezuelan news reports have avoided politically delicate questions related to the earthquake, such as the widespread collapse of buildings, sticking instead to safer stories about heroic rescues.
—
Juan Pablo Arraez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The production and infrastructure guru, who also deals with the likes of security, transportation, cinemas and other buildings, as well as sponsors, lauds the big team effort that goes into KVIFF every year.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
While buildings and monuments safeguard the past, McGee believes the future of Kansas City jazz ultimately rests with the musicians themselves.
—
J.m. Banks
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
But a landmark designation could take about nine months and ultimately buildings can still be demolished, under state law.
—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buildings
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South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones.
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And each office door mimics a storefront similar to shopping arcade structures.
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Along the bay stood a long, busy waterfront, lined with warehouses, shops and trading houses.
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Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
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There were fewer speeches and more musical performances than the norm at the typical dedications of presidential edifices.
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Glass and steel edifices sprang up in cities around the country, and brought with them the heyday of downtowns.
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“Buildings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buildings. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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