as in structures
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
English class will be in that big stone building over there
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Recent Examples of buildings
Visited by Emily Wilson The Hoxton sits in the heart of Downtown LA, close to several Metro stations and surrounded by reflective buildings and shimmery asphalt.
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Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The beetle starts to emerge from hiding in the fall and is likely to find its way into homes and buildings during the winter.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
Tang and Panday’s brick single-family home is wedged between two small multifamily buildings, sitting slightly back from the street on a quiet block.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
At the time, only a handful of the university’s buildings were completed and the barren campus lacked landscaping.
—Ron Hasse, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The church will hold several events to celebrate his legacy, which includes several stunning buildings in Barcelona and other places in Spain.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The Milwaukee Common Council is floating a measure to waive a wide range of city fees for businesses looking to make accessibility modifications to their buildings.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Bombing official buildings belonging to Europe in Kyiv, now this.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The footage showed the person running across the roof of one of the university’s buildings, before jumping down and escaping the scene.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The beetle starts to emerge from hiding in the fall and is likely to find its way into homes and buildings during the winter.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
Tang and Panday’s brick single-family home is wedged between two small multifamily buildings, sitting slightly back from the street on a quiet block.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
At the time, only a handful of the university’s buildings were completed and the barren campus lacked landscaping.
—Ron Hasse, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The church will hold several events to celebrate his legacy, which includes several stunning buildings in Barcelona and other places in Spain.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The Milwaukee Common Council is floating a measure to waive a wide range of city fees for businesses looking to make accessibility modifications to their buildings.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Bombing official buildings belonging to Europe in Kyiv, now this.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The footage showed the person running across the roof of one of the university’s buildings, before jumping down and escaping the scene.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buildings
Noun
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The structures were visible to the naked eye.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In addition to its interior design offerings, the main construction of the house is made from Nordic Spruce wood, which is known for its durability and ability to withstand high temperatures, harsh humidity, and decay—a must-have quality for structures in the South.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perfume houses might use microencapsulation, putting fragrance oils inside teeny spheres that break down slowly to release the notes over time.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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More like the way some younger HNWI’s live in houses where the kitchen is big and comfortable rather than being hidden away.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The three connected edifices form a delightful maze of spaces, with stairways and corridors linking the buildings, and six different elevators serving the six floors.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Buildings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buildings. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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