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
Shower facilities and fire pits are also available on-site.
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Rikers, which is under a federal monitor, has already been slated for closure in favor of smaller facilities, but Adams has resisted closing the notorious complex.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Ferry specifically said that the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, New York Giants and Clemson University all have facilities that provided inspiration.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Two other food-serving facilities in the Sacramento area were closed due to issues including a rodent infestation and a clogged floor drain.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
In December, Amazon delivery and warehouse workers at nine facilities went on strike, organized by the Teamsters, during the height of the holiday shopping season to push the company to the bargaining table.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
This initiative will include 14 solar energy installations with a total generation capacity of 49 megawatts and three battery storage facilities expected to hold 320 megawatts.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2025
Moreover, Saudi Arabia will soon unveil one of the world’s most advanced virtual production facilities, featuring state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.
—Partner Content, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
In addition to airborne threats, communities neighboring plastics and petrochemical facilities are also subject to a disproportionate amount of water pollution, according to a recent report from a nonprofit environmental watchdog group.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Rikers, which is under a federal monitor, has already been slated for closure in favor of smaller facilities, but Adams has resisted closing the notorious complex.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Ferry specifically said that the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, New York Giants and Clemson University all have facilities that provided inspiration.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Two other food-serving facilities in the Sacramento area were closed due to issues including a rodent infestation and a clogged floor drain.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
In December, Amazon delivery and warehouse workers at nine facilities went on strike, organized by the Teamsters, during the height of the holiday shopping season to push the company to the bargaining table.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
This initiative will include 14 solar energy installations with a total generation capacity of 49 megawatts and three battery storage facilities expected to hold 320 megawatts.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2025
Moreover, Saudi Arabia will soon unveil one of the world’s most advanced virtual production facilities, featuring state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.
—Partner Content, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
In addition to airborne threats, communities neighboring plastics and petrochemical facilities are also subject to a disproportionate amount of water pollution, according to a recent report from a nonprofit environmental watchdog group.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilities
Noun
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And as their enrollments are projected to plummet, institutions increasingly need the revenue from online programs.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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While some institutions are experiencing record-breaking numbers, others face stagnation or even declines.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These establishments, along with The Urban Oyster, represent a new chapter in Baltimore’s culinary story.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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The military establishments in Washington and Beijing are essentially playing catch-up, adopting and adapting private-sector products, according to Belfer Center.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For art lovers, the on-site La Raia Art Foundation hosts regular art exhibitions and features art installations throughout the grounds.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The exhibition, on view through May 4, brings together more than 50 pieces, including large-scale photographic grids and immersive installations, videos, paintings and performance art documentation.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Facilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilities. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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