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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
That includes chefs, who can suggest themselves or their establishments.
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Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
No Tarrant County restaurants were shut down as a result of the March 15-21 health inspections, but two establishments received low scores, according to data from the county compiled by the Star-Telegram.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Eligible establishments would have to apply, and pay a $500 application fee.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office recently completed its second round of compliance checks at establishments that sell tobacco products.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The brand markets itself as more of a coastal Mexican restaurant, aiming to stand out in a state flooded with Tex-Mex establishments.
—Jenna Thompson
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Owners cited undercover consumers known to visit establishments in search of those airing content without licenses.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The two dominant players for more than a decade, OpenTable and Resy, are now facing a wave of fresh competition from high-end services and even delivery apps — all trying to win lucrative bookings at exclusive establishments.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
No Tarrant County restaurants were shut down as a result of the March 15-21 health inspections, but two establishments received low scores, according to data from the county compiled by the Star-Telegram.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Eligible establishments would have to apply, and pay a $500 application fee.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office recently completed its second round of compliance checks at establishments that sell tobacco products.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The brand markets itself as more of a coastal Mexican restaurant, aiming to stand out in a state flooded with Tex-Mex establishments.
—Jenna Thompson
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Owners cited undercover consumers known to visit establishments in search of those airing content without licenses.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The two dominant players for more than a decade, OpenTable and Resy, are now facing a wave of fresh competition from high-end services and even delivery apps — all trying to win lucrative bookings at exclusive establishments.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishments
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Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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There are nearby fishing villages that are definitely worth visiting, but no other places to stay within a 30-minute drive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Critics contend the industry plunders distressed companies, leading to downsizing and cost-cutting that hurts local communities, though other research has pushed back on that reputation.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The companies’ goal is to eventually offer autonomous rideshare options in 25 cities by 2031.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If state licensing isn’t necessary and a private association is enough, then why have child care facilities at all that are licensed?—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alyssa Leiva, a community organizer with Stockton Stands, spearheaded a petition to remove Cesar Chavez from all public facilities in Stockton.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two advisers to Qatar told me that Global Risk had also conducted background checks and written reports on people linked to campaigns criticizing Qatar; corporate-intelligence firms often provide such open-source research.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Southeast Asia, however, is further back on the value chain, and attracts global firms due to its low production costs, rather than an edge in healthcare innovation.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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To solve this problem, researchers from four institutes at Fraunhofer, a German research organization, have come together to create the PAPURE project.—
Etiido Uko
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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This was largely due to the Green Revolution, a broad campaign by governments and research institutes to provide high-yield varieties of wheat and rice, along with pesticides and mechanized agriculture, to developing countries.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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Tucked away in a quiet corner of the grounds, the spa has the same haute-hippie vibe as the houses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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To be sure, America is short by multiple millions of houses.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Toyota's decision to electrify the Highlander, but not the Grand Highlander, comes as environmental groups have criticized the world's largest automaker for being late to converting to producing fully electric vehicles.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Her organization has drawn sharp criticism from pro-Israel groups.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Establishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishments. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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