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
Federal buildings became sites of protests, including those resulting in protesters clashing with law enforcement.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
Its capital, Sofia, is home to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of the largest Christian buildings in the world, according to Britannica.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Over 160 of the town’s buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places—The Red Fox Inn & Tavern among them.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Exchange of accusations Syria’s Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa told state TV that Kurdish fighters used civilian buildings including hospitals and clinics during the fighting.
—Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Syria's Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa told state TV that Kurdish fighters used civilian buildings including hospitals and clinics during the fighting.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Crews & Associates will be a tenant in one of three buildings on the property.
—Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
The tall high-rise buildings not demolished in Gaza City are seen in the far distance.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
Its capital, Sofia, is home to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of the largest Christian buildings in the world, according to Britannica.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Over 160 of the town’s buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places—The Red Fox Inn & Tavern among them.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Exchange of accusations Syria’s Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa told state TV that Kurdish fighters used civilian buildings including hospitals and clinics during the fighting.
—Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Syria's Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa told state TV that Kurdish fighters used civilian buildings including hospitals and clinics during the fighting.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Crews & Associates will be a tenant in one of three buildings on the property.
—Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
The tall high-rise buildings not demolished in Gaza City are seen in the far distance.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buildings
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In all, more than 8,000 California wildfires blackened 525,223 acres, killed 31 people and burned 16,512 structures in the past year, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Palisades fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, becoming the third-most destructive fire in state history.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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DiDonato has appeared on catwalks for major fashion houses and has featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Events across the region are taking place all day at schools, local businesses, houses of worship and burned down local landmarks in various stages of rebuilding.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Time captive within the grand edifices of the past, parading on the stage of memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Buildings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buildings. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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