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 Service’s regional headquarters will vanish, along with most of its research facilities and experimental forests—and also quite likely the sense of mission that has animated the agency for more than a century.
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Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead of using explosives, most attacks used carbon fiber bombs that incapacitated the facilities instead of destroying them.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Tehran launched seven ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia that authorities said rained debris on the ground near energy facilities as they were intercepted.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The firm has seen operators anticipate relatively short life cycles and construct facilities that are more modular in response.
—April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Federal officials have also pursued plans to open one or more additional detention facilities in Colorado.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Investments in modernized facilities, advanced textile research for uniforms, redesigned Navy hospitality and enhanced personal telecommunications reflect how our command is adapting to the Navy’s changing demands.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Russian air defenses, logistics nodes, command centers, and industrial facilities often lie beyond the reach of shorter-range systems.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Ukraine has engineered drones reaching 900 miles into Russia, targeting oil facilities as Moscow seeks sanctions relief to fund its military operations.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead of using explosives, most attacks used carbon fiber bombs that incapacitated the facilities instead of destroying them.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Tehran launched seven ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia that authorities said rained debris on the ground near energy facilities as they were intercepted.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The firm has seen operators anticipate relatively short life cycles and construct facilities that are more modular in response.
—April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Federal officials have also pursued plans to open one or more additional detention facilities in Colorado.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Investments in modernized facilities, advanced textile research for uniforms, redesigned Navy hospitality and enhanced personal telecommunications reflect how our command is adapting to the Navy’s changing demands.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Russian air defenses, logistics nodes, command centers, and industrial facilities often lie beyond the reach of shorter-range systems.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Ukraine has engineered drones reaching 900 miles into Russia, targeting oil facilities as Moscow seeks sanctions relief to fund its military operations.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilities
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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.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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New studies by two major La Jolla medical research institutions explore aging and its effects on the brain, albeit with different focuses.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Now, residents and Mayor Eddie Melton are making efforts to revitalize the city — the childhood home of Michael Jackson and his brothers — by tearing down blighted buildings and pursuing a ten-year redevelopment plan.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The brush fire damaged about 2 acres of land but did not damage any buildings.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, many nonmuscle myosins function as single molecules or small complexes that transport materials along actin filaments.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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As a small town of 6,500 residents living in mobile homes and residential complexes, we’re focused on providing residents with services in an efficient and generous way.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Beyond its central role in the Oscar-winning film, Pondicherry is known within India for housing one of the country’s best ophthalmological institutes, the Aravind Eye Hospital.—
Srinidhi Polkampally,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
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This work, which advances quantum technologies, also involved other European institutes, including the University of Basel, Lund University, and ETH Zurich.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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At age 31, chef de cuisine at the restaurant Alain Ducasse (at the Essex House hotel in New York City), one of the city's finest establishments, Didier is a masterly cook with a rigorous classical training.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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By 1917 there was the Creole Palace Cafe and there’s information showing that there were establishments that had entertainment.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The festival is also known for its large-scale art installations and for its fashion.—
Kayla Bartkowski,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Case in point, the dramatic lobby installations from star florist and designer Jeff Leatham, which might include gorgeous, tumbling floral displays in the spring, or a giant plexiglass reindeer in the winter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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