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
Now, residents and Mayor Eddie Melton are making efforts to revitalize the city — the childhood home of Michael Jackson and his brothers — by tearing down blighted buildings and pursuing a ten-year redevelopment plan.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The brush fire damaged about 2 acres of land but did not damage any buildings.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
These can be large and heavy pieces of kit that could hit populated areas and damage things like buildings.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Nancy Watkins, a principal and actuary with consulting firm Milliman in San Francisco, said one of the report’s most important recommendations is statewide coordination of efforts to reduce wildfire threats through home hardening and removing flammable materials around buildings.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Trump has repeatedly complained that public buildings in Washington lack grandeur.
—Kevin D. Murphy, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The buildings, neon lights, the sprawling stores, and historic theaters—this is Madrid's most iconic street.
—David Moralejo, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Units at 7200 Collins, one of OneWorld Properties’ buildings that will allow short-term rentals, start around $500,000.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Israeli ground troops have razed residential buildings while airstrikes have hit multiple bridges severing vital routes between southern Lebanon and the north.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The brush fire damaged about 2 acres of land but did not damage any buildings.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
These can be large and heavy pieces of kit that could hit populated areas and damage things like buildings.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
Nancy Watkins, a principal and actuary with consulting firm Milliman in San Francisco, said one of the report’s most important recommendations is statewide coordination of efforts to reduce wildfire threats through home hardening and removing flammable materials around buildings.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Trump has repeatedly complained that public buildings in Washington lack grandeur.
—Kevin D. Murphy, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The buildings, neon lights, the sprawling stores, and historic theaters—this is Madrid's most iconic street.
—David Moralejo, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Units at 7200 Collins, one of OneWorld Properties’ buildings that will allow short-term rentals, start around $500,000.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Israeli ground troops have razed residential buildings while airstrikes have hit multiple bridges severing vital routes between southern Lebanon and the north.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buildings
Noun
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Much of the wooden buildings were destroyed by fire in 1923, later replaced with brick structures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some structures on the grounds are 200 years old, salvaged from the hog farm that was on the property 40-plus years ago.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The houses are all under 400 square feet, some with a loft for more living space.—
Julie Z. Weil,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The graffiti also alleged that one of the seven houses that was sprayed with paint was a brothel.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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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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“Buildings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buildings. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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