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 Russia has relentlessly pounded civilian areas of Ukraine, even though Moscow insists its forces target only military facilities. ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 West Virginia ratepayers faced more than $440 million in transmission costs for the same facilities, with no clear way to contest the bill. Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Station-free fleet fueling Unlike conventional fueling stations, the new service delivers CNG and renewable natural gas (RNG) directly to customer facilities. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 And Lakeland City Commissioners pass a one-year moratorium on data center construction as the debate over AI facilities plays out in election campaigns around the state. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 The researchers say contamination hotspots align with airports, military bases, firefighting training facilities and landfills. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 The award-winning Flying Food Group has 19 catering facilities across the United States, preparing 120 million meals annually for more than 75 airlines. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 In November, inspections of foreign food manufacturing facilities hit historic lows. Corinne Low, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 Throughout the previous four years, Russia has, for example, sent drones and clandestine operatives to disrupt European defense production facilities, military bases, and transport infrastructure. Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilities
Noun
  • To get there, Southeast Asia needs an integrated ecosystem that connects Earth observation, AI, scientific expertise and trusted public institutions.
    Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • MacBrennan Peet, founder of Project 0, said on the On The Margin podcast that building for institutions is the wrong goal.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • The company has committed to investing at least $1 billion to construct one roughly 300,000-square-foot facility, but the campus could expand to include up to five primary buildings, officials have said.
    Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Together, the fires have destroyed at least 700 buildings and forced some 67,000 people to evacuate around the state's second-largest city.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Many of Beijing’s tech companies are in the Zhongguancun district, a cluster of office complexes set on land that, during the imperial era, served as a burial ground for palace eunuchs.
    Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • They’re typically used for short distances, often for people living in closed community settings such as retirement homes or condominium complexes.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Fast-food spending in particular has taken a hit as establishments known for offering value have been forced to compete with rising food and labor costs.
    Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
  • During snowmobiling season, there’s even specialized parking and trails that lead right to some of these establishments.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The installations at the 500 delis were completed in April, but the city has not committed any additional funds towards equipping the thousands of bodegas that remain unprotected, Mateo said.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The judge stressed that the White House is free to proceed with underground work, including the construction of any bunkers, military installations and medical facilities.
    Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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