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
Of the three facilities her friend recommended, The Menninger Clinic in Houston was the only one that returned her call.
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Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Financing challenges, supply chain disruptions, an uncertain talent pipeline, and — critically — a widening shortfall of the uranium required to run nuclear power facilities all loom as issues for a sector seen as key to addressing electricity demand growth while weaning grids off fossil fuels.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Through multidisciplinary capabilities, state-of-the-art facilities and scientific substantiation, PMI aims to ensure that its smoke-free products meet adult consumer preferences and rigorous regulatory requirements.
—Philip Morris International, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Nuclear vs renewables One obstacle to faster licensing is public apprehension about living near nuclear facilities, no matter how small.
—Anna Heim, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Emerging reports point to Iranian interest in helicopter facilities.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
How to stay involved As MPS navigates decisions on student programming, facilities and budget challenges, the district is trying new ways to engage families.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The agency has since faced allegations of misconduct, including inadequate medical care, unsafe living conditions, and preventable deaths in detention facilities.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Renovations are under way at the museum’s Skokie location, which is adding a new visitor welcome center, expanding the auditorium and introducing additional facilities.
—Kelly Haramis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Financing challenges, supply chain disruptions, an uncertain talent pipeline, and — critically — a widening shortfall of the uranium required to run nuclear power facilities all loom as issues for a sector seen as key to addressing electricity demand growth while weaning grids off fossil fuels.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Through multidisciplinary capabilities, state-of-the-art facilities and scientific substantiation, PMI aims to ensure that its smoke-free products meet adult consumer preferences and rigorous regulatory requirements.
—Philip Morris International, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Nuclear vs renewables One obstacle to faster licensing is public apprehension about living near nuclear facilities, no matter how small.
—Anna Heim, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Emerging reports point to Iranian interest in helicopter facilities.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
How to stay involved As MPS navigates decisions on student programming, facilities and budget challenges, the district is trying new ways to engage families.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The agency has since faced allegations of misconduct, including inadequate medical care, unsafe living conditions, and preventable deaths in detention facilities.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Renovations are under way at the museum’s Skokie location, which is adding a new visitor welcome center, expanding the auditorium and introducing additional facilities.
—Kelly Haramis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilities
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Some of the city’s most venerable institutions are celebrating milestones, with the Joffrey Ballet marking its 70th anniversary — and 30 years in Chicago.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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What is today a bridal shop is one of four buildings in present-day Lawrence that survived Quantrill’s raid.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Its utilization in residential buildings including senior housing, affordable housing complexes and college dormitories guarantees that every unit in the complex has internet connectivity.—
Janus Norman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Instead of road-tripping to the beach, stay cool and splash it out at one of the Bay Area’s impressive aquatic complexes.—
Jessica Yadegaran,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
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Research institutes in Japan, China, and Europe have launched their own greenhouse gas-monitoring satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Adityanath noted that just four years ago, no universities in the state offered courses in space science, but today over a dozen institutes provide such programs.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Once the doors of white establishments opened, many believed those doors led to something inherently better.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nashville offers numerous dog-friendly patios, bars, and breweries, with many establishments catering to canine companions by providing goody bags, treats and water bowls.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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The production is planning to anchor a 100-foot-barge in Brooklyn Monday for a launch event, in addition to guerilla art installations throughout the week.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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Production of the Phalanx began in 1978, and since its first deployment, the program has maintained an uninterrupted cycle of upgrades, overhauls, and new installations.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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