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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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as in institutions
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
And multiple sports bars around the metro said Chiefs’ fans presence at their establishments had diminished before the team was officially out of the post-season.
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Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike virtually every other conflict since 2024 between a MAGA project and the old bipartisan establishments, this one hasn’t escalated.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Many of these establishments are small, family-run, and may require reservations or be cash-only.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Indeed, the Geneva restaurant scene is booming, thanks to classic brasseries such as Le Lyrique and lively newer establishments including Bombar, Le Bologne, and Coin Coin.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Aldermen legalized video gambling machines in neighborhood establishments, restructured liquor taxes to bring in more revenue, cleared the way for advertising on downtown bridges and more.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
It can be purchased (for now) online and at establishments where books and magazines are sold.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The film’s craft is similarly sophisticated, featuring sparse, atmospheric music from Vichaya Vatanasapt that wouldn’t be out of place in one of the film’s fine-dining establishments.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike virtually every other conflict since 2024 between a MAGA project and the old bipartisan establishments, this one hasn’t escalated.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Many of these establishments are small, family-run, and may require reservations or be cash-only.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Indeed, the Geneva restaurant scene is booming, thanks to classic brasseries such as Le Lyrique and lively newer establishments including Bombar, Le Bologne, and Coin Coin.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Aldermen legalized video gambling machines in neighborhood establishments, restructured liquor taxes to bring in more revenue, cleared the way for advertising on downtown bridges and more.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
It can be purchased (for now) online and at establishments where books and magazines are sold.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The film’s craft is similarly sophisticated, featuring sparse, atmospheric music from Vichaya Vatanasapt that wouldn’t be out of place in one of the film’s fine-dining establishments.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishments
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The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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This '90s sci-fi show dispatched a quartet of mismatched adventurers on a long-running series of adventures across parallel Earths — places where the Soviet Union rules the United States, or the Golden Gate Bridge is blue rather than orange.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Every January, companies from around the world gather to flaunt new technologies, products and services.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Thinking globally and acting locally means electing people of vision, not people who couldn't find their way out of a paper bag without a lobbyist lighting their way under the table, or down the wrong path where for-profit companies rule and teachers are scapegoated for society's failures.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The oil downturn and currency devaluation of the early 1980s shook Venezuelan society deeply, hollowing out the middle class and undermining trust in political institutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Another goal is to use the residues from the production of bio-PBS to generate renewable electricity and heat that can be used to operate the laboratory facilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Critics say appetite from firms like Pretium, Blackstone, and others has driven up prices and pushed homebuilders to build to Wall Street specs, rather than increasing the number of disappearing starter homes.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report, employers estimate that 39% of core skills — such as problem-solving and communication — will be disrupted by 2030, with 40% of firms planning to reduce their workforce specifically due to AI automation.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The lab collaborates with national research institutes focused on mining, electronics, aerospace, and radiation research.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The committee evaluates nominations from qualified proposers—such as heads of state, national legislators, professors in relevant disciplines, past laureates, and directors of foreign policy or peace institutes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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DiDonato has appeared on catwalks for major fashion houses and has featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Events across the region are taking place all day at schools, local businesses, houses of worship and burned down local landmarks in various stages of rebuilding.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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In other locations, particularly in southeastern Iran, rights groups said security forces fired directly at protesters in Zahedan after prayers, wounding several people.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Establishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishments. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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