Thesaurus results for ESTABLISHMENTS

establishments

noun

plural of establishment

as in places

a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business one of the best dining establishments in the city

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as in companies

a commercial or industrial activity or organization new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom

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a public organization with a particular purpose or function the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board

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as in facilities

a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose the city boasts a host of outstanding medical establishments

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Recent Examples of establishments Eight months after legalization, there is still not a single active VGT machine in Chicago, even though 311 establishments have applied for and 42 have received state licenses. — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Roaches, rodent droppings and food stored at unsafe temperatures were found at Tarrant County food establishments during the latest round of health inspections, according to the inspection report. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 Roldan, whose group represents people like Arias - a mix of Hispanic, Korean, Arab and Chinese-owned establishments - said he's tried to set up a meeting with the mayor to discuss their concerns, but to no avail. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 One was a GoFundMe campaign aimed at assuring that costs associated with the lawsuit don't put Beaver's Mini Mart out of business, as has happened to other establishments Buc-ee's sued. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 If approved, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry would allow other nearby businesses and establishments to utilize the parking, including The Little Church on the Lane also on Moravian Lane. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 Gone But Not Forgotten – remembering past establishments whose legacy has helped shape the state's food legacy. — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026 Beginning in October, Labor Department employees will visit homes and retail establishments in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yolo counties to conduct interviews. — Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Where once there were as many at 8,000 outdoor food establishments, that has fallen to about 800. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Heat index values may surpass 100° some places during the afternoon hours.

— Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Its return coincides with citywide discussions about a lack of third spaces — places outside of work, school and home — for teens to hang out that will keep them off the streets.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

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The role of companies Singapore’s new scheme shifts from merely encouraging births to focus on family well-being over the long term, which might help change how potential parents think about children.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Persuading big American oil companies to return to the region could prove a challenge given the political uncertainty and damaged infrastructure.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of companies

Noun

Williams is concerned that a message telling people to rely on technology for healthcare engagement would undermine the credibility of community health workers and health institutions in general.

— Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Local media also reported gunshots ringing out from the Plateau administrative district, where the Presidential Palace and key institutions are located.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of institutions

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Current policy allows airport facilities to be named only for people who have been dead at least two years and who made significant contributions to the airport authority or aviation in Middle Tennessee.

— Hadley Hitson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The biggest challenge for Harley in his first head coaching role has been staying connected with all of the different arms of the athletic department that go into supporting a football team, from equipment and facilities to tickets and marketing.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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Courtesy of Suja Life Several investor-rights firms are investigating Suja Life, the better-for-you beverage company, following a decline in its stock after its second earnings report as a public company.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
There’s a lot of concentration risk in the technology sector, a lot of risk in a small number of firms.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of firms

Noun

Oeko-Tex operates a global certification system through 17 independent textile and leather testing institutes in Europe and Japan.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
But given the public interest in solving this challenge, there is a case for taxing the training of frontier AI models and devoting the proceeds to additional research at government AI oversight institutes or universities.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of institutes

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Beyond distribution, the deal includes a co-production slate between ReelShort and Indonesian production houses, with resulting series set to appear on both platforms.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
ReelShort has struck a deal with Indonesian streaming platform Vidio to bring hundreds of microdramas to local audiences, as well as co-produce new short dramas with Indonesian production houses.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of houses

Noun

El-Sayed dismissed a potential fundraising gap in the race, which could occur if donors were pushed towards Rogers or if outside groups like AIPAC intervened on Rogers’ behalf.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Wednesday’s State Department announcement also traced the collective to leftist groups across Europe that posted materials about their attacks on rail and energy infrastructure.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026

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