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
IonQ, the largest independent player in quantum computing, has chosen the Colorado city as the site of a new research and development facility, joining Google Quantum AI, which made a similar move in March.
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Aldo Svaldi, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Designed by architect Thomas Juul-Hansen, 250 West 96th Street features a 75-foot saltwater lap pool, a rooftop outdoor cinema, a squash court, a children’s playroom, spa facilities, dining lounges, and entertainment spaces aimed at creating a multigenerational community.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Massport is set to officially open the Logan Airport Remote Terminal on June 1, a first-in-the-nation facility at 19 Flutie Pass on Route 9 in Framingham, Massachusetts.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Humanoid workforce expansion Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) plans to deploy 25,000 Atlas humanoid robots developed by its subsidiary Boston Dynamics across Hyundai Motor and Kia manufacturing facilities.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
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Aldo Svaldi, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Designed by architect Thomas Juul-Hansen, 250 West 96th Street features a 75-foot saltwater lap pool, a rooftop outdoor cinema, a squash court, a children’s playroom, spa facilities, dining lounges, and entertainment spaces aimed at creating a multigenerational community.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Massport is set to officially open the Logan Airport Remote Terminal on June 1, a first-in-the-nation facility at 19 Flutie Pass on Route 9 in Framingham, Massachusetts.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Humanoid workforce expansion Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) plans to deploy 25,000 Atlas humanoid robots developed by its subsidiary Boston Dynamics across Hyundai Motor and Kia manufacturing facilities.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facility
Noun
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As the leader of the minority party in the House of Representatives, a fundamentally majoritarian institution, Jeffries has little ability to get anything done.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The experts in question are drawn from institutions as diverse as the Russian Historical Society, the Russian Orthodox Church, and the Maxim Gorky Literary Institute.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The spa The hotel offers spa services through The Spa at the Equinox gym, located on the fourth floor of the building.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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According to data from FertilityIQ, an educational platform for individuals and couples navigating infertility and family building, the average cost of IVF treatment and medication is more than $20,000.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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By ordinance, food establishments had until May 1 to renew their operating permit before the suspension was enforced.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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These are not the kinds of establishments that are at home on busy city thoroughfares or town squares.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Pastor Burns defended the installation via a lengthy public statement after critics compared it to the biblical golden calf, a symbol associated with idolatry.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
15 May 2026
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Matić, who is based in London, examines questions of race, gender, identity, intimacy, and subcultures through the mediums of photography, film, installation, and writing.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 May 2026
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We were warned by President and Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower, along with United States Marine Major General Smedley Butler about the virulently toxic, corruptive and destabilizing influences exerted upon our government by the military industrial complex.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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In addition to cheaper rent, the complex will offer wraparound mental health services, opportunities to connect with nature and a sense of community.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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The former governor of Maryland is launching a leadership institute at Washington College and says he's done with seeking political office.—
Erin Cox,
Washington Post,
18 May 2026
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Originally established for unemployed gold miners during the Gold Rush era, the institute now offers a broad range of public programming and community resources.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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