1
2
as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in facilities
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose
the city boasts a host of outstanding medical establishments
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of establishments
It can be purchased (for now) online and at establishments where books and magazines are sold.
—
Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Taka’s Japanese Cuisine opened on S Street in downtown Sacramento, the start of a series of successful sushi establishments, including Taka’s Sushi in Fair Oaks and Ju Hachi, still open at the former Taka’s location at 1730 S St.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Bikini tops are acceptable as shirts inside most establishments, and clothes are light and airy.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 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
Hyman is now urging others to speak up and to consider walking away from gyms and other establishments that fail to protect women.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
On Veterans Day, many restaurants, coffee shops, fast-casual eateries and other food and drink establishments offer deals for veterans.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
With supplies running low and so many establishments closed, ABC News sourced food to feed KABC’s staff.
—ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
No establishments scored below 70 during this round of inspections.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 2025
Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Taka’s Japanese Cuisine opened on S Street in downtown Sacramento, the start of a series of successful sushi establishments, including Taka’s Sushi in Fair Oaks and Ju Hachi, still open at the former Taka’s location at 1730 S St.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Bikini tops are acceptable as shirts inside most establishments, and clothes are light and airy.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 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
Hyman is now urging others to speak up and to consider walking away from gyms and other establishments that fail to protect women.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
On Veterans Day, many restaurants, coffee shops, fast-casual eateries and other food and drink establishments offer deals for veterans.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
With supplies running low and so many establishments closed, ABC News sourced food to feed KABC’s staff.
—ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
No establishments scored below 70 during this round of inspections.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishments
Noun
-
The presence of liquid water, heat and the right chemicals (such as phosphorus and complex hydrocarbons) means that its sub-surface ocean is believed to be one of the best places in our solar system for life to have evolved outside the Earth, according to scientists.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
-
That includes places like Birmingham and Huntsville in Alabama, Baton Rouge in Louisiana, Savannah in Georgia and Tampa and Fort Myers in Florida.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Every January, companies from around the world gather to flaunt new technologies, products and services.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
-
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
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
For Brisbane Stadium, the firms will work alongside Azusa Sekkei, a Japanese architecture practice that has helped deliver over 100 sporting venues, including the Japan National Stadium used at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
-
That indicates many firms are relying on existing stockpiles to satisfy tepid demand.—
Reade Pickert Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The lab collaborates with national research institutes focused on mining, electronics, aerospace, and radiation research.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
-
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
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Establishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishments. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share