as in institution
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 facility
An unspecified number of immigrants rounded up by ICE agents are already being held in a different Leavenworth facility.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
Painter said her office has seen some cases related to discrimination, harassment and isolation faced by LGBTQ+ residents within skilled nursing facilities.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025
The only improvement in his conditions was in May, 2022, when he was transferred to Wadi el-Natrun prison, a modern, relatively low-security facility, south of Cairo.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
While Trump had initially proposed sending thousands of individuals to the facility, logistical and legal challenges limited the effort.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
Painter said her office has seen some cases related to discrimination, harassment and isolation faced by LGBTQ+ residents within skilled nursing facilities.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025
The only improvement in his conditions was in May, 2022, when he was transferred to Wadi el-Natrun prison, a modern, relatively low-security facility, south of Cairo.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
While Trump had initially proposed sending thousands of individuals to the facility, logistical and legal challenges limited the effort.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facility
Noun
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There's no secret sauce to try and get into the best institutions.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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New training models at institutions like the University of Florida are integrating the clinical and educational worlds for the mutual benefit of both new and experienced nurses.—
Shakira Henderson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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In the exclusive pic above, Fallon and Saint John, 48, are seen standing side-by-side in a sleek brick building with smiles on their faces.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Her pathway to revitalize the Brownsville Community includes a multi-site development spanning 16 parcels that includes 30 units across 17 buildings anchored in the Bronzeville Arts and Cultural District.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Red Rock Grill at Zion Canyon Lodge While the Springdale establishments get more inventive with their fare, the Red Rock Grill at Zion Canyon Lodge is convenient for those staying at the lodge or those who want to grab lunch or dinner in between adventures.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, county spokesperson Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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The installation also coincides with the airline’s launch of an L.A. to Nice direct flight that will only take place during the film festival.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Reed said his grandfather also worked with Edward Van Der Noord building duplexes as well as a large complex in Lansing during the 1970s that bore the family name, the Van Der Noord Apartments.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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This 1,400-acre complex hosted the 1996 Olympic equestrian and mountain biking events and now offers a wide range of year-round activities.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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The collections hold dozens of cookbooks and recipe lists from Jewish communities around the world, including one that traces back to the institute’s roots: the 1938 Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook by Fania Lewando, who ran a vegetarian restaurant in prewar Vilna.—
James Deutsch,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s foreign policy agenda, exemplified by the takeover of institutes like USIP and the US Agency for International Development, signals a sharp turn in US foreign policy from soft to hard power.—
Angela Lederach,
Oc Register,
8 May 2025
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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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