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
Another attack in September 2019 was at a U.S. military facility in Somalia.
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Other attacks by the group included an assault on a U.S. military facility in Somalia on Sept. 30, 2019, and an attack on another U.S. facility in Kenya, which killed three Americans, on Jan. 5, 2020.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Although oats are considered to be gluten-free, they can be processed in facilities that process wheat and other gluten-containing ingredients.
—Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
In August, Norwalk’s City Council passed a law banning the facilities along with new laundromats, liquor stores and payday lenders until at least next summer.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Other attacks by the group included an assault on a U.S. military facility in Somalia on Sept. 30, 2019, and an attack on another U.S. facility in Kenya, which killed three Americans, on Jan. 5, 2020.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Although oats are considered to be gluten-free, they can be processed in facilities that process wheat and other gluten-containing ingredients.
—Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
In August, Norwalk’s City Council passed a law banning the facilities along with new laundromats, liquor stores and payday lenders until at least next summer.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facility
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Furthermore, the global rules of the game have changed since 2017, when existing U.S. initiatives, coalitions, and institutions still had a lot of juice.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Form strategic partnerships with hardware providers, algorithm developers and academic institutions to co-develop tailored solutions that address your industry-specific challenges.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The filing outlines the company's growth strategy, focusing on brand building, online sales expansion, and global market penetration, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters rescued one person who was trapped and assisted others in escaping the building.Doha Madani, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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In Germany and France, support for right-wing extremist groups surged to levels unseen since the Second World War, sending establishment parties scrambling to put together new coalitions that would keep them from power.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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The campaigns this election cycle pitted Phoenix's establishment politicians against progressive activists.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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This was achieved through the installation of a stronger carbon fiber cross-brace between the front shock towers and a thicker undertray bolted beneath the engine.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Hannah Weinberger is a Swiss artist who largely works with sound and video installations.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lambert lived in an apartment complex on the 1400 block of 7th Street, where the shooting took place.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Officers found Lorenzo-Olivera, 36, about 1:45 p.m. June 24, 2022, lying face down in a parking lot of an apartment complex at 1299 Electric Ave.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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The institute has been comparatively quiet about implications for a Harris presidency.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Commentators have noted the importance of this sort of space in a place like India, where, despite a growing number of universities, multidisciplinary institutes are uncommon, and scientific output lags behind those of other large economies.Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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