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
But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
What is today a bridal shop is one of four buildings in present-day Lawrence that survived Quantrill’s raid.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
That's where Israeli troops are blasting away at homes and buildings.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
There are no lingering shots of suffering bodies or buildings collapsing, but rather entire worlds gone in a flash, replaced by what seem to be shining newborn novas.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The historic buildings are a step back in time but the boutiques, bars, and eateries are deliciously fresh and up to date.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Such data could one day be used to help improve technology and even how buildings are designed.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Found a job working at a glass company, installing little glass stones into bigger installations that would be used in office buildings.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Homes and buildings were destroyed, debris strewn everywhere.
—Cara Owsley, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
What is today a bridal shop is one of four buildings in present-day Lawrence that survived Quantrill’s raid.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
That's where Israeli troops are blasting away at homes and buildings.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
There are no lingering shots of suffering bodies or buildings collapsing, but rather entire worlds gone in a flash, replaced by what seem to be shining newborn novas.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The historic buildings are a step back in time but the boutiques, bars, and eateries are deliciously fresh and up to date.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Such data could one day be used to help improve technology and even how buildings are designed.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Found a job working at a glass company, installing little glass stones into bigger installations that would be used in office buildings.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Homes and buildings were destroyed, debris strewn everywhere.
—Cara Owsley, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buildings
Noun
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The museum has a track record of preserving historic structures, caring for five historic buildings, including the Siloam School and 1774 Rock House, the county’s oldest home.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 48 megapixel camera houses a telephoto lens with 1x, 2x, 4x and 8× optical zoom and 8K recording capabilities.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The couple put offers on half a dozen houses.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The three connected edifices form a delightful maze of spaces, with stairways and corridors linking the buildings, and six different elevators serving the six floors.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Buildings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buildings. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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