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
If state licensing isn’t necessary and a private association is enough, then why have child care facilities at all that are licensed?
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Alyssa Leiva, a community organizer with Stockton Stands, spearheaded a petition to remove Cesar Chavez from all public facilities in Stockton.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
On the practical tip, how were facilities?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Well, for starters, in environments where space is constrained, such as industrial sites, dense urban areas, or indoor facilities, the ability to move laterally without tilting greatly reduces collision risk.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
North Korea proliferates weapons systems, technology, parts and components, technicians, engineers and specialists and military capabilities (such as the building of underground facilities) to Iran.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Los Angeles County has renamed the holiday to Farmworkers Day and will begin its efforts to review and rename its assets with Chavez’s name, such as streets, parks, county facilities and more.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition, Russia's 4-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine and recent drone attacks on its energy facilities by Kyiv are hurting its export capabilities.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Officials at Arkansas' two largest airports said Monday that ICE agents had not been deployed to the facilities.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Alyssa Leiva, a community organizer with Stockton Stands, spearheaded a petition to remove Cesar Chavez from all public facilities in Stockton.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
On the practical tip, how were facilities?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Well, for starters, in environments where space is constrained, such as industrial sites, dense urban areas, or indoor facilities, the ability to move laterally without tilting greatly reduces collision risk.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
North Korea proliferates weapons systems, technology, parts and components, technicians, engineers and specialists and military capabilities (such as the building of underground facilities) to Iran.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Los Angeles County has renamed the holiday to Farmworkers Day and will begin its efforts to review and rename its assets with Chavez’s name, such as streets, parks, county facilities and more.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition, Russia's 4-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine and recent drone attacks on its energy facilities by Kyiv are hurting its export capabilities.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Officials at Arkansas' two largest airports said Monday that ICE agents had not been deployed to the facilities.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilities
Noun
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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.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The explosion wrecked the cruisers and blew out the windows of nearby buildings.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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City employees are going to be at their buildings … serving the public … at least four days a week, and the ones that come five days are going to get promoted faster.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Just published in Ancient Mesoamerica, study author Ivan Šprajc examined numerous distinctive architectural complexes in the Central and Western Maya lowlands.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Of the 193 active petrochemical complexes in the Middle East, about 79% are in just Saudi Arabia, Iran and Qatar, with Saudi Arabia alone representing 75% of production capacity.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This was largely due to the Green Revolution, a broad campaign by governments and research institutes to provide high-yield varieties of wheat and rice, along with pesticides and mechanized agriculture, to developing countries.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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Independent research institutes estimate the size of Israel’s arsenal based on available intelligence and historical records.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That includes chefs, who can suggest themselves or their establishments.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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No Tarrant County restaurants were shut down as a result of the March 15-21 health inspections, but two establishments received low scores, according to data from the county compiled by the Star-Telegram.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The new rules included incentives to encourage customers to pair their solar installations with battery storage systems.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Clara Bridges worked as a nurse for Grady Hospital for more than three decades and also served in the Army across multiple installations.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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