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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
In addition to retail sales, some of these items were distributed to schools and Department of Defense facilities, although the USDA noted that the school distribution was not part of the National School Lunch Program.
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Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The glowing road between peaks shows the partnerships between facilities who work together to advance astronomy by looking at things from near-Earth objects to distant galaxies to dark matter.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The Smithsonian, which bills itself as the world’s largest museum complex, said on Tuesday that the organization’s facilities would remain open until at least Monday, October 6, using budget funds from previous years.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The looming job losses at a time only 36% of hospitals in metropolitan Port-au-Prince remain open amid attacks against health facilities by armed groups, and as donor support to help with the country’s humanitarian crisis continues to fall short.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Mauti, whose father and brother also played for Joe Paterno, said in April of 2023 that Jay Paterno and Lubrano had been standing in the way of investments into facilities and NIL and not working in the best interest of the football program.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Aepnus’s plug-and-play model allows small facilities to run a few units in parallel.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
The consumer analytics company recently released its the results of its 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, highlighting dozens of airports throughout the region that focus on customer service, top-tier terminal facilities and exceptional dining and drink options.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Robust equestrian facilities, a tennis court, and a two-bedroom caretaker’s house are among the other amenities found on the property.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The glowing road between peaks shows the partnerships between facilities who work together to advance astronomy by looking at things from near-Earth objects to distant galaxies to dark matter.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The Smithsonian, which bills itself as the world’s largest museum complex, said on Tuesday that the organization’s facilities would remain open until at least Monday, October 6, using budget funds from previous years.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The looming job losses at a time only 36% of hospitals in metropolitan Port-au-Prince remain open amid attacks against health facilities by armed groups, and as donor support to help with the country’s humanitarian crisis continues to fall short.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Mauti, whose father and brother also played for Joe Paterno, said in April of 2023 that Jay Paterno and Lubrano had been standing in the way of investments into facilities and NIL and not working in the best interest of the football program.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Aepnus’s plug-and-play model allows small facilities to run a few units in parallel.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
The consumer analytics company recently released its the results of its 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, highlighting dozens of airports throughout the region that focus on customer service, top-tier terminal facilities and exceptional dining and drink options.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Robust equestrian facilities, a tennis court, and a two-bedroom caretaker’s house are among the other amenities found on the property.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilities
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China has also sought to strengthen its global position through its leadership of multilateral institutions like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and participation at the United Nations.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Germany is one of Israel's strongest allies due to the legacy of the Holocaust and security is tight at synagogues and other Jewish institutions.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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According to Evers' order, the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag will fly at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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All the while, guests learn the lore of the buildings and even attempt to communicate with the spirits that haunt them.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Developments around Harambee The LaMarr Franklin Lofts is one of two Harambee neighborhood apartment complexes to open its doors with affordability in mind in 2025, and another is on the way.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The people killed included men and women from Goodyear, Glendale and Phoenix, most of them shot at busy apartment complexes.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 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
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In China, for one striking example, many individual scholars and academic institutes have pursued extensive and fascinating projects in the field.—
Josh Lambert,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After Swift’s engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce went public in August, local establishments such as Pursuit Spirits and Ten20 Craft Brewery congratulated the famous couple with cheeky Instagram posts.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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There will also be live music performances and live art installations.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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State regulators and utilities contend that without safeguards, rooftop installations can increase energy costs.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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