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 In addition to gas stations, the kiosks will be installed on college campuses, in hospitals, workplaces and transportation hubs, according to a White Castle news release. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Most obvious, Black candidates for elite jobs, grants, and prizes, who had previously faced many barriers, were benefiting, in various institutions and workplaces, from a new kind of favoritism. — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Your Strengths Can Become Your Label Most workplaces have informal labels for people. — Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 But as robots begin to populate our society and workplaces, these locations will need to be accessible and effective for humans and robots alike. — George C. Lee Ii, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Here, McCullen shares how changing workplaces and worker expectations are shaping demand for the next generation of technical textiles. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Such is life on the night shift at one of TV‘s most indelible workplaces. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 Atlanta Beltline officials say the service is intended to help close fist- and last-mile transit gaps before by linking riders with transportation, campuses, workplaces, businesses, parks and other destinations across Southwest Atlanta. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Residents and business owners who evacuated have been unable to access their homes or workplaces since the gates closed. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workplaces
  1. factories
  2. workshops
  3. plants
  4. studios
  5. works
Noun
  • Most typically involve a single building, but the Cheney complex is rare because scores of original factories and worker homes have been saved.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
  • High prices, closed factories Anderson said from January to July this year, there were about 689,000 vehicles assembled in Canada.
    — Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of factories
Noun
  • The University of California recently held workshops on how to grow grape and nut crops during extreme weather, heat, drought, pest issues and greater climate variability.
    — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The business hosted crafting workshops, hosted LGBTQ+ prom nights, poetry readings and open mic nights, according to the business’s social media.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of workshops
Noun
  • As many as 27 hydropower plants were damaged in Nepal, with about 12 all but destroyed, according to Dix.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Gary’s residents are also footing the bill for the utility to keep coal plants online that aren’t providing much, if any, energy and small modular nuclear reactors for data centers that may or may not be developed.
    — Lori Latham, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of plants
Noun
  • In a streaming market where content is king, the need to compete by constantly churning out new films and shows is what will incentivize the two studios to up their game and produce more quality features.
    — Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Some studios including Disney have sued AI companies over copyright infringement in cases that are ongoing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of studios
Noun
  • Her international exhibitions attracted huge crowds and her works often sold for more than $1 million.
    — Kaori Kaneko, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Other highlights include the 50th anniversary of Anacostia Park’s beloved roller skating pavilion; fairs dedicated to works by female artists; and international festivals with food, music and dancing.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of works

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“Workplaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workplaces. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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