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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
These devices are useful in offices, retail establishments, schools, and apartments due to their silent operation.
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William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Many establishments may also be unaware that their dram shop coverage does not cover on-premises THC consumption, creating significant liability exposure.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Many food establishments around the country nonetheless deemed the sacrifice worthwhile today, joining a nationwide strike against ICE’s mass deportations and violence against protesters in Minneapolis and across the country.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
And though a growing number of establishments are adopting renewable energy in most countries, these green alternatives never make up more than 4 percent of the total energy mix in either the first or second tiers.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Some local establishments will keep their doors open for those participating in protests.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
The honor comes as Miami restaurants suffered one of the toughest summers in recent times with many popular establishments closing.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 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
William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Many establishments may also be unaware that their dram shop coverage does not cover on-premises THC consumption, creating significant liability exposure.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Many food establishments around the country nonetheless deemed the sacrifice worthwhile today, joining a nationwide strike against ICE’s mass deportations and violence against protesters in Minneapolis and across the country.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
And though a growing number of establishments are adopting renewable energy in most countries, these green alternatives never make up more than 4 percent of the total energy mix in either the first or second tiers.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Some local establishments will keep their doors open for those participating in protests.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
The honor comes as Miami restaurants suffered one of the toughest summers in recent times with many popular establishments closing.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishments
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Trump said late Thursday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a temporary pause in targeting Kyiv and other places as the region experiences freezing temperatures that have brought widespread hardship to civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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There’s also the noise issue, and the somewhat awkward reality of spinning rotors whirring dangerously above people in public places.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2026
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Spokespersons for Musk's companies, Tesla and X, didn't immediately respond to emails seeking comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sean is president of one of the biggest independent media companies in Canada.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Negotiations intended to keep alive the M Health Fairview partnership were complex, according to those involved, in part because of the breadth of the three institutions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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Entire facilities have been partially or fully closed because conditions became untenable.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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His family spent an agonizing week searching through morgues, hospitals and detention facilities before finally identifying his body among piles of corpses, also shown in the viral footage.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Most major tech firms hated the bill, catching the Governor between California’s two most prominent industries.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Unlike a typical lotion, this product not only moisturizes the skin, but also firms, smooths, and brightens it as well.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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European Film Promotion, a network of film promotion institutes from 37 countries in Europe, has unveiled the lineup of six films taking part in its Europe!—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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Three region locations were among the 24 congregations statewide to receive grants through the nonprofit’s Sacred Places Indiana Fund to address capital needs at historic houses of worship.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Smaller houses and apartments are the target market for the F200.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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His June assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities had two carrier groups in the region, more there as a counter-weight to any Iranian reprisals than to be directly involved in the attack.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the event of a counter-protest, police can separate the two groups — as long as the groups can still see and hear each other.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Establishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishments. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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