as in institutions
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose
the city is known for its outstanding medical facilities
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Recent Examples of facilities
Through consistent investment over decades, America remains a scientific global leader and is positioned to succeed in those areas because of its expertise, facilities and institutions.
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Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Donis was impressed with the crowd, facilities and field at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Palestine Action has carried out direct action protests at military and industrial sites in the UK since it was formed in 2020, including breaking into facilities owned by Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems UK.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Unfortunately, that business model stopped working, and facilities like this one had to get more involved in outreach.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Spain selected Chattanooga over larger cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles, then worked with Baylor to create an expansive headquarters around its training fields and media facilities.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
In the distance, the facilities of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base stretched across the horizon.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Industry giants Walmart and Home Depot operate major distribution facilities right nearby, validating the value of this specific South Florida trade corridor.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The measure, placed on the ballot by the county Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support the sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal Medi-Cal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Donis was impressed with the crowd, facilities and field at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Palestine Action has carried out direct action protests at military and industrial sites in the UK since it was formed in 2020, including breaking into facilities owned by Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems UK.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Unfortunately, that business model stopped working, and facilities like this one had to get more involved in outreach.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Spain selected Chattanooga over larger cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles, then worked with Baylor to create an expansive headquarters around its training fields and media facilities.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
In the distance, the facilities of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base stretched across the horizon.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Industry giants Walmart and Home Depot operate major distribution facilities right nearby, validating the value of this specific South Florida trade corridor.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The measure, placed on the ballot by the county Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support the sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal Medi-Cal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilities
Noun
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The leadership of our scientific and university institutions must speak out more forcefully to the nation in defense of science.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Rather than footing a lofty bill to renovate the buildings, the LMHA Board of Commissioners decided in 2024 to demolish and rebuild.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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The city stressed the buildings’ hot or cold water supply were not affected by the outbreak, meaning people in the buildings could safely drink water, bathe, shower, cook, and use air conditioners.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Before shopping malls, theme parks and suburban office complexes reshaped Central Florida, downtown Orlando was where people went for almost everything.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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While Miami may have studio complexes, what the Orlando Museum of Art offers with its Florida Prize is that local artists basically get the chance to exhibit in what amounts to solo shows in a major museum.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to the departures at NIAID, 14 of the 27 institutes and centers within NIH are missing permanent directors.—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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But a growing number of college presidents are beginning to develop faculty institutes that train professors on how to create climates of openness that can absorb students’ discomfort and disagreement, as well as direct students to tackle real-world problems together.—
Rajiv Vinnakota,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Some of the surrounding establishments had communal TVs with the sound on, but most people could only catch a glimpse of those, if anything.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The businesses surveyed include seven restaurants and food trucks, 18 retail establishments, three construction companies and a variety of other storefronts.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Several art exhibitions, installations and shows that opened for Art Week are still on view for locals to enjoy.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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This is far beyond what current pads or pilot city-road installations are capable of delivering.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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