as in institutions
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 facilities
If state licensing isn’t necessary and a private association is enough, then why have child care facilities at all that are licensed?
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Alyssa Leiva, a community organizer with Stockton Stands, spearheaded a petition to remove Cesar Chavez from all public facilities in Stockton.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
On the practical tip, how were facilities?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Well, for starters, in environments where space is constrained, such as industrial sites, dense urban areas, or indoor facilities, the ability to move laterally without tilting greatly reduces collision risk.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
North Korea proliferates weapons systems, technology, parts and components, technicians, engineers and specialists and military capabilities (such as the building of underground facilities) to Iran.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Los Angeles County has renamed the holiday to Farmworkers Day and will begin its efforts to review and rename its assets with Chavez’s name, such as streets, parks, county facilities and more.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition, Russia's 4-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine and recent drone attacks on its energy facilities by Kyiv are hurting its export capabilities.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Officials at Arkansas' two largest airports said Monday that ICE agents had not been deployed to the facilities.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Alyssa Leiva, a community organizer with Stockton Stands, spearheaded a petition to remove Cesar Chavez from all public facilities in Stockton.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
On the practical tip, how were facilities?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Well, for starters, in environments where space is constrained, such as industrial sites, dense urban areas, or indoor facilities, the ability to move laterally without tilting greatly reduces collision risk.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
North Korea proliferates weapons systems, technology, parts and components, technicians, engineers and specialists and military capabilities (such as the building of underground facilities) to Iran.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Los Angeles County has renamed the holiday to Farmworkers Day and will begin its efforts to review and rename its assets with Chavez’s name, such as streets, parks, county facilities and more.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition, Russia's 4-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine and recent drone attacks on its energy facilities by Kyiv are hurting its export capabilities.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Officials at Arkansas' two largest airports said Monday that ICE agents had not been deployed to the facilities.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilities
Noun
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Strict regulations required the new buildings to follow the exact blueprint of the original layout, so bungalows, villas and residences are scattered between lush gardens and the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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An asteroid the size of a house exploded over the city of Chelyabinsk with the force of 440,000 tons of TNT, damaging buildings and injuring more than 1,600 people, according to NASA.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In contrast, many nonmuscle myosins function as single molecules or small complexes that transport materials along actin filaments.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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As a small town of 6,500 residents living in mobile homes and residential complexes, we’re focused on providing residents with services in an efficient and generous way.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To solve this problem, researchers from four institutes at Fraunhofer, a German research organization, have come together to create the PAPURE project.—
Etiido Uko
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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This was largely due to the Green Revolution, a broad campaign by governments and research institutes to provide high-yield varieties of wheat and rice, along with pesticides and mechanized agriculture, to developing countries.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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At age 31, chef de cuisine at the restaurant Alain Ducasse (at the Essex House hotel in New York City), one of the city's finest establishments, Didier is a masterly cook with a rigorous classical training.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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By 1917 there was the Creole Palace Cafe and there’s information showing that there were establishments that had entertainment.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The ballroom construction also includes bomb shelters, military installations and a medical facility, according to the filing.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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This results in proactive solutions and lower costs in greenery upkeep, leading to healthier and flourishing green wall installations.—
Shirl Leigh
April 03,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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