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
Systems designed to support a blind astronaut navigating through sound cues, for instance, might later improve safety in hospitals, aircraft, or smart buildings.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In New York City, local laws now require buildings over a certain size to include green roofs or solar panels.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Wireless providers could get a boost The California Broadband & Video Association seems to be worried about wireless providers serving buildings wired up with cable.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Some of the buildings are repurposed as prep schools or boarding schools and are even opening their doors to visitors.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Surveillance footage shows the suspect fleeing across campus buildings and into a nearby neighborhood.
—Amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Some buildings downtown offer harrowing reminders of this dark history.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 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
Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In New York City, local laws now require buildings over a certain size to include green roofs or solar panels.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Wireless providers could get a boost The California Broadband & Video Association seems to be worried about wireless providers serving buildings wired up with cable.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Some of the buildings are repurposed as prep schools or boarding schools and are even opening their doors to visitors.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Surveillance footage shows the suspect fleeing across campus buildings and into a nearby neighborhood.
—Amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Some buildings downtown offer harrowing reminders of this dark history.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 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
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 17 Sep. 2025.
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