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
Once established, the mollusks are extremely difficult to eradicate and can damage drinking water systems, irrigation infrastructure and hydroelectric facilities while disrupting native aquatic ecosystems.
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Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The 47-year-old learned that she would be required to stay in the facility until June 21 when Kennedy’s order was slipped under her door on Monday.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
His attorneys previously sought placement at the facility because of its treatment programs and proximity to family.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The Illinois Department of Public Health has revoked the license of Albany Care psychiatric facility in Evanston, home to about 170 people with mental health and substance abuse issues.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The 47-year-old learned that she would be required to stay in the facility until June 21 when Kennedy’s order was slipped under her door on Monday.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
His attorneys previously sought placement at the facility because of its treatment programs and proximity to family.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The Illinois Department of Public Health has revoked the license of Albany Care psychiatric facility in Evanston, home to about 170 people with mental health and substance abuse issues.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facility
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In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The veteran decided to try out the school after watching it be built near his home, according to the institution.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Ulbrich envisions Walker expanding his leadership role on the defense as well with Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata no longer in the building.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Aerial footage showed firefighters spraying water on several buildings that were on fire.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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In addition to fast-food tastes and trends, the YouGov report analyzed consumers' views of casual-dining and specialty-dining establishments and offered a profile of weekly fast-food diners.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The city boasts nearly 24 coworking spaces per 100,000 residents—the highest concentration among large cities—and ranks second in leisure establishments, giving young professionals countless opportunities to connect outside traditional workplaces.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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In a city celebrated for artworks that have survived for centuries, this installation was very nearly too transient.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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As part of the opening weekend, people can access free tours for the campus' gardens and art installations.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Chuck Jacobs, Kohelet congregation president CBS Although much different from our first visit back in February, the view from Kohelet, which backs up to what's left of the apartment complex, is still a reminder of the largest fire in Denver in three decades.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Another clip showed a large explosion rocking part of complex, blowing the roof off a large fuel tank and into the air.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The company also says more than 50 robotics teams and research institutes already use the platform.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The institute is sponsored by AI company Glean.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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