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
Spokespeople for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas said those facilities declined to post the video because of policies barring political content.
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Lillian Rizzo,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The commercial spaceflight company, founded in 2002 by billionaire Elon Musk, launched the gargantuan rocket on a second successful uncrewed test flight in a row from its Starbase facilities in Texas.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
This includes right-sizing our district and maximizing the use of our current facilities.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
Such facilities may exist only in large metropolitan areas.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Honoring history while building the future The K-27 and K-29 sites, where the new factory will rise, were once home to vast uranium enrichment facilities that played a crucial role in the development of the world’s first atomic bombs.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
And in Arizona, some cities have restricted water deliveries to facilities that use a lot of water, including data centers.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
There is also a sense of neglect at the Cliff and Littleton Road, United’s other academy facilities in Salford, which were once synonymous with the club.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The bureau generally attempts to place inmates in facilities within 500 driving miles of their residence.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Lillian Rizzo,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The commercial spaceflight company, founded in 2002 by billionaire Elon Musk, launched the gargantuan rocket on a second successful uncrewed test flight in a row from its Starbase facilities in Texas.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
This includes right-sizing our district and maximizing the use of our current facilities.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
Such facilities may exist only in large metropolitan areas.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Honoring history while building the future The K-27 and K-29 sites, where the new factory will rise, were once home to vast uranium enrichment facilities that played a crucial role in the development of the world’s first atomic bombs.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
And in Arizona, some cities have restricted water deliveries to facilities that use a lot of water, including data centers.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
There is also a sense of neglect at the Cliff and Littleton Road, United’s other academy facilities in Salford, which were once synonymous with the club.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The bureau generally attempts to place inmates in facilities within 500 driving miles of their residence.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilities
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Researchers from Peking University, the University of Cambridge, and partner institutions highlighted that glass is often used to immobilize contaminants such as radionuclides and heavy metals, locking them safely inside a stable structure.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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But this point isn't fully reflected in the report, UW system spokesperson Mark Pitsch said, potentially because the report relies on methodologies and data that disadvantage low-tuition institutions in states that provide limited aid.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Bonds ask for a specific dollar amount and can be used for capital expenditures such as new schools and facility buildings, technology infrastructure, safety improvements, school buses and equipment.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The agreement up for consideration sought to construct 12 three-story apartment buildings along with two community buildings at Hope Way and Penryn Road.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The organization said the measure was a threat to internet agreements where companies provide services to apartment complexes and rental homes in bulk and would lead to higher prices.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The event landed there after Levin connected with Jeremy Hariton, exec VP and COO of the MBS Group, which operates Radford and other soundstage complexes around the globe.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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The committee evaluates nominations from qualified proposers—such as heads of state, national legislators, professors in relevant disciplines, past laureates, and directors of foreign policy or peace institutes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Funding for basic research is distributed by the federal government through several agencies and institutes.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No establishments scored more than 30 demerits during this round of inspections.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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But some parents choose to forego the hassle of coordinating drop-off times and fees and opt to bring their children along when visiting establishments most consider adults-only, like breweries.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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But, even if the tech works, legal authority lags as only certain installations can lawfully take down drones.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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The launch of Quantum System Two follows the deployment last year of our first European quantum data center with multiple installations of our best quantum computers in Germany.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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