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as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom
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as in institutions
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board
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as in facilities
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose
the city boasts a host of outstanding medical establishments
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Recent Examples of establishments
Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
For decades, these establishments have been the places where families gathered after ballgames, where road trips stopped for pancakes, and where Main Street found an affordable night out.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The smoking ban went into effect in July 2010, banning indoor smoking at all establishments except for a small selection of cigar bars.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Those days are long gone, but public establishments and private homes still feature speakeasy-style spaces.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The company had acquired UPShow -- a platform with tech capabilities to allow commercial establishments to stream live sports -- for an undisclosed amount that year.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The very policies and practices that had sustained Black business districts under segregation — captive markets, enforced proximity, and a philosophy of economic self-reliance —were suddenly undermined once Black consumers could freely choose mainstream establishments.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Nashville offers numerous dog-friendly patios, bars, and breweries, with many establishments catering to canine companions by providing goody bags, treats and water bowls.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
For decades, these establishments have been the places where families gathered after ballgames, where road trips stopped for pancakes, and where Main Street found an affordable night out.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The smoking ban went into effect in July 2010, banning indoor smoking at all establishments except for a small selection of cigar bars.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Those days are long gone, but public establishments and private homes still feature speakeasy-style spaces.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The company had acquired UPShow -- a platform with tech capabilities to allow commercial establishments to stream live sports -- for an undisclosed amount that year.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The very policies and practices that had sustained Black business districts under segregation — captive markets, enforced proximity, and a philosophy of economic self-reliance —were suddenly undermined once Black consumers could freely choose mainstream establishments.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Nashville offers numerous dog-friendly patios, bars, and breweries, with many establishments catering to canine companions by providing goody bags, treats and water bowls.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishments
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The bans are mandated in places such as Arkansas, Texas, Virginia and more.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, September 13, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
14 Sep. 2025
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Federal prosecutors charged a UK teenager with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and other crimes in connection with the network intrusions of 47 US companies that generated more than $115 million in ransomware payments over a three-year span.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
19 Sep. 2025
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Tirias Research has long forecasted the need for a variety of AI inference accelerators from companies like AMD, Intel, Nvidia and anyone else developing AI semiconductor solutions.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That means public institutions that fire workers for comments in their personal capacity may be violating their constitutional rights, experts told IndyStar.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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That, in turn, impacts the rates these institutions charge for credit cards, loans and other financial products.—
Ryley Amond,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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This book contains rules for building headquarters for any super team with facilities that can affect game play.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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If a company commits to build domestically, it should be required to place those production facilities into service before receiving tariff exemptions or other government support.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Snap and Amazon, in addition to a wave of smaller tech firms, have all released smart glasses for these purposes.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Investing in individual stocks, particularly in high-growth firms like Nebius, carries inherent volatility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In China, for one striking example, many individual scholars and academic institutes have pursued extensive and fascinating projects in the field.—
Josh Lambert,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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Furnas sees hope in the Senate’s July move to clap back at the president’s proposal to cut the NIH budget by 40%, instead proposing an increase in funding to the institutes by $400 million.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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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
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Within Turning Point’s organizational structure, there are also several interconnected nonprofit groups, political action committees, and a for-profit merchandise company, none of which are required to publicly report their finances.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Rebuilding the military and police while containing armed groups.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Establishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishments. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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