facilities

plural of facility
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 Ukraine claimed to have struck Russian facilities and naval vessels in the Caspian late last year. CNN Money, 25 July 2026 In addition to the micro-hospital, the preliminary plat would allow for two more lots — one intended for open space or storm-drain facilities and the other possibly for a future retail or restaurant development, the letter said. Rose Evans july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026 Having Puntarenas as a central base allows productions to move efficiently between islands, mainland ports, and urban support facilities without the logistical complexity typically associated with island filming. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026 The robot is intended for inspection work, material transport, and assembly tasks inside industrial facilities. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 Russia regularly attacks Ukrainian logistics and retail facilities, including several that were hit last week. Dasha Litvinova, Fortune, 24 July 2026 The operation is based at Club Puerto Azul in La Guaira, the area hardest hit by the earthquakes, whose staff opened its facilities and made its workforce and equipment available to the organization. Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Among the most noteworthy legislation passed that year was Assembly Bill 103, which granted the California Department of Justice oversight authority to regularly inspect and report on the conditions of facilities operating in the state. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Too often, leaders focus on hiring, logistics, facilities and sales infrastructure, assuming the marketing strategy that previously fueled success will transfer over. Andrea Aker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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  • Some real-estate experts contend, however, that institutions shelling out millions to underwrite a property are already dead set on recouping their investments.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • The city also is constrained in taxing because about 1,500 properties — including state offices, hospitals and religious institutions — are exempt from paying local property taxes.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • Office experts say buildings that lack a story, especially in Atlanta’s current market, likely won’t convince anyone to give them a second look.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • In the coming years, more buildings aim to match the Waldorf’s height, including Dolce & Gabbana’s first foray into luxury homes and hotel rooms with a monumental matte black and ivory tower capped with gold.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
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  • If that happens, construction of one of the world’s biggest solar complexes could start within five years.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • The affected buildings include apartment complexes, museums and private schools.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 July 2026
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  • Founded in 2021, Helical Fusion aims to commercialize fusion research conducted at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), one of Japan’s leading public research institutes.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Beijing widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026
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  • Several downtown establishments keep limited weekly schedules, so check operating hours before setting out.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • From Piggly Wiggly to gas station, deli to sit-down-restaurant, most quick lunch establishments (and the Southerners that lovingly and critically frequent them) take the flavor, texture, and temperature of their chicken salads extremely seriously.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
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  • The art installations at Aventura Mall deserve attention for visitors interested in culture.
    Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • The modular design also allows multiple power units to be combined, enabling systems to scale from commercial installations to multi-megawatt deployments such as those envisioned under the Navy contract.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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