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
New Hampshire residents have the best access to a workout, with 21 fitness facilities per capita.
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Angela Palermo
february 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Today, visitors can tour their state-of-the-art facilities in Comstock, Michigan, and at their flagship location in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to learn more about its brewing processes, fermentation, and packaging.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The spaceflight, known as NS-38, was Blue Origin's 38th New Shepard launch since 2015 from the company's private ranch facility in West Texas, which is called Launch Site One.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
In early February 2010, as the Vancouver Games were about to begin, Pearce was transferred from a hospital in Utah to a facility in Denver specializing in TBI rehab.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Angela Palermo
february 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Today, visitors can tour their state-of-the-art facilities in Comstock, Michigan, and at their flagship location in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to learn more about its brewing processes, fermentation, and packaging.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The spaceflight, known as NS-38, was Blue Origin's 38th New Shepard launch since 2015 from the company's private ranch facility in West Texas, which is called Launch Site One.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
In early February 2010, as the Vancouver Games were about to begin, Pearce was transferred from a hospital in Utah to a facility in Denver specializing in TBI rehab.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facility
Noun
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Worker Justice Center, an advocacy and research institution that partners with labor unions and community groups to address labor rights and social justice.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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The institutions that spoke out did so without divisive internal dissent.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The companies that invested in brand building captured disproportionate value.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Shares of Nvidia climbed at steep pace, making the AI giant the ninth company in the world to reach a $1 trillion valuation in 2023, three decades after its establishment.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Because other Taste Buds locations either sell alcohol or have a bring your own beverage model, which is not allowed in Naperville, Burton had to seek a liquor license to sell drinks at her establishment.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The installation of a steel plate wasn’t mentioned in the invoice.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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The adjacent gallery space features an installation of works by female artists curated especially for Hearst by Sarah Calodney Advisory and Associates.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Archaeologists recently found a large Roman industrial complex in northern England — along with hundreds of tools, offering rare insight into how Romans lived and worked.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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He was accused of aiding in the attacks after leading a tour of the complex the day prior.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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By calling itself an institute, the artist-run organization adopts the traditional markers of academic power while collapsing the hierarchies of collegiate critical theory and interdisciplinary studies programs.—
Catherine Taft,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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But Göteborg also welcomed 109 broadcast and streaming service execs and 134 representatives from funds and film institutes.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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