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
The law, which will allow buildings as tall as 85 feet in areas zoned for single-family housing, will take effect July 1 only in areas with high incomes and strong amenities, where new housing is more easily absorbed.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
That site plan, located southeast of 61st Avenue and Arizona Street, will be known as Hobart Data Center Campus and will include the construction of six data centers and two ancillary buildings on 168 acres.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Stay at one of four historic buildings owned by the boutique operation The Georges.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Mamdani announced that on Saturday the Big Apple would lower flags to half-mast at all municipal buildings to honor Gresham.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Places to store trailers, containers, equipment and overflow inventory when buildings were full and ports were backed up.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Scaffolding now surrounds parts of the downtown block near 20th Street and Lawrence Street, as leaders work to repair aging buildings and plan for a larger redevelopment project.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Where to stay near Kenai Fjords National Park Just outside the town of Seward along the Resurrection River, the Seward Windsong Lodge operates a collection of small buildings that evokes the feeling of summer camp in the woods.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
As part of the nation’s 250 celebration and Historic Preservation Month, a variety of buildings will be open to the public, with no admission cost — there will be a lot to see, with docents to advise you along the way.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
That site plan, located southeast of 61st Avenue and Arizona Street, will be known as Hobart Data Center Campus and will include the construction of six data centers and two ancillary buildings on 168 acres.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Stay at one of four historic buildings owned by the boutique operation The Georges.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Mamdani announced that on Saturday the Big Apple would lower flags to half-mast at all municipal buildings to honor Gresham.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Places to store trailers, containers, equipment and overflow inventory when buildings were full and ports were backed up.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Scaffolding now surrounds parts of the downtown block near 20th Street and Lawrence Street, as leaders work to repair aging buildings and plan for a larger redevelopment project.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Where to stay near Kenai Fjords National Park Just outside the town of Seward along the Resurrection River, the Seward Windsong Lodge operates a collection of small buildings that evokes the feeling of summer camp in the woods.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
As part of the nation’s 250 celebration and Historic Preservation Month, a variety of buildings will be open to the public, with no admission cost — there will be a lot to see, with docents to advise you along the way.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buildings
Noun
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Two smaller structures rise to six floors each, alongside the 20-story main tower.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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The team also demonstrated that the device could identify hidden structures beneath soft materials, including tumor-like objects embedded in tissue models.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The rooms Designed like authentic Goan houses, each with its own distinct colors and landscaping, the resort seems quiet even when full (conference groups love this place).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 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 14 May. 2026.
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