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
The proposal stated that companies had to show that components used in battery-storage facilities did not come from countries including China, Iran and North Korea that are listed in the Lone Star Cyber Security Act.
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
More than just a facelift, the renovations are part of a $26 million facilities improvement project that will modernize the campus, improve safety and accessibility and create spaces students feel proud of and want to share.
—Santa Ana College, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
If those facilities generate revenue and enhance competitiveness in an era increasingly resembling professional sports, then the logic tracks.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Some might have escaped during hurricanes that damaged reptile facilities.
—Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
More than just a facelift, the renovations are part of a $26 million facilities improvement project that will modernize the campus, improve safety and accessibility and create spaces students feel proud of and want to share.
—Santa Ana College, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
If those facilities generate revenue and enhance competitiveness in an era increasingly resembling professional sports, then the logic tracks.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Some might have escaped during hurricanes that damaged reptile facilities.
—Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facility
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The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire in December, and the biggest issue of all — the institution of a salary cap — is the one on which the two sides are furthest apart.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, Acemoglu won the Nobel Prize in economics, alongside Robinson and Simon Johnson, for demonstrating how political and economic institutions shape prosperity.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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At his orders, cartel henchmen began setting fire to vehicles, gas stations and government buildings and blockaded major highways.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Ash Street property remains unoccupied, nearly a decade after San Diego city officials first voted to acquire the building without the benefit of an independent property condition report.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The attack follows a string of assaults on Jewish people and their religious establishments in the country, as community leaders warn of a rise in antisemitism.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has not had fully recognized borders.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Channel 12 reported that among the targets of the opening strikes were the homes of ministers and military heads, Defense and Intelligence Ministry installations, and a presidential facility.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sirens were heard in Jerusalem, while blasts were reported in Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, all of which are home to US military installations.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Within a few minutes, emergency dispatchers got additional calls about gunshots being fired at the apartment complex.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The project, a part of the city’s downtown commercial hub Zhujiang New Town, will be developed into an urban complex that includes a high-end residential area, luxury commercial space, office buildings, sports venues, a green corridor and educational facilities.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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And at the National Institutes of Health, the crown jewel of federal research, more than half of its 27 institutes currently lack directors.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Potential future uses of that building include classrooms, an indoor play space or an oceanographic institute.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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