workplaces

noun

plural of workplace
as in factories
the office, factory, etc., where people work a clean, comfortable workplace Foul language will not be tolerated in the workplace.

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Recent Examples of workplaces And other workplaces may want to take note—now that the cat's out of the bag. — CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 Advertisement Imagine our workplaces, home life, and neighborhoods engaged in being more curious, reflective, and respectful. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 7 Nov. 2026 After all, most workplaces keep lists of names and phone numbers so people can reach one another. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 ZipRecruiter labor economist Nicole Bachaud suggests that candidates research how successful companies in their industry have integrated AI into their workplaces. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 Many workplaces can identify warning signs early and potentially stop a tragedy while also taking additional steps. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026 Some workplaces are holding mandatory training sessions in artificial intelligence. — Julia Carpenter, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026 This is the 13th year the Sun Sentinel will shine a spotlight on outstanding workplaces in the region, as viewed by workers. — Bob Helbig, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 The women, who don't know each other, allege they were assaulted by Brand between 1999 and 2009 in locations including workplaces, a hotel room and a bathroom at a bar. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workplaces
  1. factories
  2. workshops
  3. plants
  4. studios
  5. works
Noun
  • Wind and solar output can fluctuate throughout the day, while factories and heating networks need reliable energy supplies.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Agility, which went public on Thursday through a SPAC merger, is among a group of US humanoid makers that want to automate the world’s factories and compete with China’s fast-growing sector.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of factories
Noun
  • Walk alongside giant ornaments, snowflakes, and sleigh light displays dotting the pier, and get creative with free community craft workshops including edible snowmen, pinecone woodland creatures, paper bag puppets, and more.
    — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The 25,000-square foot space was remodeled to include more space for events, activities, workshops and more.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of workshops
Noun
  • Ukraine's Energy Ministry said Saturday's missile attacks damaged networks that carry electricity from nuclear power plants to Kyiv and central regions, as well as multiple other power facilities.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Carefully trim back any shrubs, plants, or overhanging branches to maintain 2 to 3 feet of clearance around the system.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of plants
Noun
  • On an upper floor of one of her studios, more assistants were at work on objects of a smaller scale, all destined for display alongside House at White Cube.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Consumers discovered platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox without waiting for permission from traditional studios.
    — Scott Schiller, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of studios
Noun
  • Because the album is rich with melody—because the compositions snake so readily from note to note, compared to Malone’s previous works—inklings of narrative start to seep from the foggy passages.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Also included in the mix were family heirlooms, like paintings passed down to her from her grandmother, or works made by her father.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of works

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“Workplaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workplaces. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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