as in institution
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 facility
Ortiz said Rodríguez Torres went further by overseeing the creation of clandestine detention facilities.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The world-class training facility owes its existence to the dedication of a group of volunteers, who scrimped and saved for well over a decade to get their own curling space.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Smithfield Packaged Meats Springfield facility, the company’s only location in the state, announced plans to close in late August.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Maxwell was moved from a Florida prison to a cushier, lower-security facility in Texas soon after giving that interview.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The world-class training facility owes its existence to the dedication of a group of volunteers, who scrimped and saved for well over a decade to get their own curling space.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Smithfield Packaged Meats Springfield facility, the company’s only location in the state, announced plans to close in late August.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Maxwell was moved from a Florida prison to a cushier, lower-security facility in Texas soon after giving that interview.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facility
Noun
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The fallout from the files has consumed much of the news media in recent weeks, dominating headlines and coverage at major news institutions as journalists and independent creators dig through the files for embarrassing nuggets of association about high-profile individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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In a recent publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the Technical University of Munich and collaborating institutions report the development of a new type of electronic skin designed to help robots detect harmful physical contact.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Detectives noted a consistent gait and distinctive walking pattern across videos captured before and after the shooting, including footage showing the suspect circling the area for hours and later walking away from the Barus & Holley building shortly after the gunfire.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Flagstaff is home to Northern Arizona University, so the college eats up a lot of the town's space with its buildings and student housing.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Shares of Nvidia climbed at steep pace, making the AI giant the ninth company in the world to reach a $1 trillion valuation in 2023, three decades after its establishment.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Because other Taste Buds locations either sell alcohol or have a bring your own beverage model, which is not allowed in Naperville, Burton had to seek a liquor license to sell drinks at her establishment.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Additional improvements will be new paths along Randall Road, storm sewer installation, traffic signal modifications, intersection lighting, roadway resurfacing and landscape restoration.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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On macOS, a one-time manual installation is required to enable the extended screens.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The 101-unit apartment complex on Pine Street was built for homeless and low-income individuals and received public funding for its construction.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Developers have multiple projects in the pipeline in Hood County, including a 2,600-acre data center complex called Comanche Circle that has triggered a tsunami of opposition from ranchers, landowners and conservationists near Glen Rose.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Investment is needed to cover costs of running a quality program, pre-K teachers should be paid the same as their K-12 peers and access should be expanded through partnerships with private child care providers, according to the institute.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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The administration seized the facility last year and fired almost all the institute’s staff.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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