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
The examples include two auto body repair and used car facilities directly across the street.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Diamond Recovery Group, a national network of drug and alcohol rehabilitation and mental health treatment facilities, continues to distinguish itself by earning and maintaining the highest level of accreditation in the industry.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Grenell departed in March, but Matthew Floca, who had overseen facilities operations, is now serving as its executive director and chief operating officer.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 May 2026
The emirate on the Gulf of Oman is home to extensive oil storage facilities and is the UAE’s main sea access outside the strait.
—Adam Schreck, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Irene Wright is following the development of ICE facilities in Georgia as the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA TODAY's Deep South Connect team.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Shifting resources toward behavioral health beds, treatment facilities and more serious intervention is correct.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
According to the nurses' union and state lawmakers, Prime has a history of closing hospital facilities and leaving communities without proper health care.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Your fellow guests are likely to be a mix of local staycationing families on weekends and holidays, and those traveling on business or attending events during the week in the hotel’s conference facilities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Diamond Recovery Group, a national network of drug and alcohol rehabilitation and mental health treatment facilities, continues to distinguish itself by earning and maintaining the highest level of accreditation in the industry.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Grenell departed in March, but Matthew Floca, who had overseen facilities operations, is now serving as its executive director and chief operating officer.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 May 2026
The emirate on the Gulf of Oman is home to extensive oil storage facilities and is the UAE’s main sea access outside the strait.
—Adam Schreck, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Irene Wright is following the development of ICE facilities in Georgia as the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA TODAY's Deep South Connect team.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Shifting resources toward behavioral health beds, treatment facilities and more serious intervention is correct.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
According to the nurses' union and state lawmakers, Prime has a history of closing hospital facilities and leaving communities without proper health care.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Your fellow guests are likely to be a mix of local staycationing families on weekends and holidays, and those traveling on business or attending events during the week in the hotel’s conference facilities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilities
Noun
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Probably those who trust institutions the most, and who can sacrifice some efficiency for an outdated but fancy stamp of approval—in other words, the children of the wealthy and educated.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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These coins are minted by national institutions, priced close to the global gold rate, and widely recognised across international markets.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The law, which will allow buildings as tall as 85 feet in areas zoned for single-family housing, will take effect July 1 only in areas with high incomes and strong amenities, where new housing is more easily absorbed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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That site plan, located southeast of 61st Avenue and Arizona Street, will be known as Hobart Data Center Campus and will include the construction of six data centers and two ancillary buildings on 168 acres.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Police say Robinson has been identified several times, dating as far back as 2002, acting suspiciously late at night in the Donnybrook and Rodgers' Forge apartment complexes.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Major office renovations and headquarters projects, industrial warehouses, data centers, and apartment complexes received more institutional attention for years as senior housing was hammered by the pandemic, prompting investors to look elsewhere.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The new recommendation differs from the other institutes like the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American College of Radiology/Society of Breast Imaging, which call for annual mammography screenings, typically starting at age 40.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Lumai has made the Nova server available for evaluation to hyperscalers, neo-clouds, enterprises, and research institutes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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The ordinance will also allow customers or employees to sue drug retail or food retail establishments that violate the law for civil penalties of up to $1,000 per employee per day, plus attorneys’ fees.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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But its appearance is much older, as no new installations were added after the mid-1930s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Attia, a winner of France’s Prix Marcel Duchamp, may be best known for his sculptures and installations that seek to rectify the violence of colonialism in North Africa, but the Berlin- and Paris-based artist has curated at least one notable biennial previously.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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