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
Not surprisingly, the buildings that today form the district’s three main campuses show the wear, tear and age of a half-century or more of use.
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East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
These were second-floor spaces in buildings owned by members, and these at various times included locations on Commerce, Main and Markham streets in downtown Little Rock.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Roads, bridges, utilities and government buildings between Frostburg, Midland, Lonaconing and Westernport were also damaged.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Bishop sees the back buildings and the flat acreage as a rare combination in this specific location of Placer County.
—David Caraccio
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
For now, no state flag currently flies in front of Crow Wing County government buildings in Brainerd.
—Jeremy Fugleberg, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
At least three people were injured and some residential buildings were damaged, the mayor said on Telegram.
—Robert McGreevy , Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Another way cities are cutting back on pavement is by dropping regulations that require a minimum number of parking spaces for new residential or commercial buildings.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson said the district provided bottled water to students in buildings within the advisory area.
—Andre Butso, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
These were second-floor spaces in buildings owned by members, and these at various times included locations on Commerce, Main and Markham streets in downtown Little Rock.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Roads, bridges, utilities and government buildings between Frostburg, Midland, Lonaconing and Westernport were also damaged.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Bishop sees the back buildings and the flat acreage as a rare combination in this specific location of Placer County.
—David Caraccio
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
For now, no state flag currently flies in front of Crow Wing County government buildings in Brainerd.
—Jeremy Fugleberg, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
At least three people were injured and some residential buildings were damaged, the mayor said on Telegram.
—Robert McGreevy , Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Another way cities are cutting back on pavement is by dropping regulations that require a minimum number of parking spaces for new residential or commercial buildings.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson said the district provided bottled water to students in buildings within the advisory area.
—Andre Butso, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buildings
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So Contra Costa Community College District officials are proposing a $920 million bond measure on the June 2 ballot to renovate or replace some of the key structures.—
East Bay Times editorial,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Researchers have searched for repeating structures within it, such as identical circular arrangements that would indicate a compact universe.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
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Still under construction are a series of woodland houses and cottages, two Padel courts and an ambitious Roman-style bath house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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They've been called granny flats, carriage houses, or mother-in-law suites.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Those living in Upper Manhattan and Harlem must contend with buildings and structures rising up from The Bronx; those on the Upper East Side and Midtown will be looking toward Queens, while those in the East Village, down to Houston Street, are facing Brooklyn edifices.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Every corner of the island bears witness to physical remnants of the seven nations whose flags once crowned its edifices, giving visitors the impression of exploring a living history book still intact.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Buildings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buildings. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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