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
That facility is now temporarily closed, but the founders are planning a reopening.
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ProPublica, 10 Jan. 2025
In addition to school and business closures, Mecklenburg County facilities will close at noon Friday and be closed Saturday.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
The Rams will practice at the Cardinals’ facilities in Tempe, Ariz., on Saturday.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit accuses the federal government of dumping PCBs from the Washington Navy Yard, hazardous chemicals from the Kenilworth Landfill and chemical waste from federal printing facilities into the Anacostia River.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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ProPublica, 10 Jan. 2025
In addition to school and business closures, Mecklenburg County facilities will close at noon Friday and be closed Saturday.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
The Rams will practice at the Cardinals’ facilities in Tempe, Ariz., on Saturday.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit accuses the federal government of dumping PCBs from the Washington Navy Yard, hazardous chemicals from the Kenilworth Landfill and chemical waste from federal printing facilities into the Anacostia River.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for facility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facility
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Survivors have to piece together temporary housing and rebuilding plans while dealing with the loss of schools, places of worship and other community institutions.Dalia Faheid, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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This is a moment for neighbors, communities, and institutions to come together.John Hope Bryant, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
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In a letter to members sent Wednesday morning, leaders assured the community that the congregation’s Torah scrolls had been rescued from the sanctuary, chapel and classrooms before the fire destroyed the building.Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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At least two people have been killed in the Palisades and Eaton blazes, which have thus far burned over 7,000 acres and destroyed over 1,000 homes, businesses and other buildings, according to The Los Angeles Times.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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His outré and uncompromising style quickly won the attention of the Hollywood and international movie-making establishment.Chris Morris, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Many of them exist within shopping centers or are stand-alone establishments.Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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Also gone are an outdoor pavilion, patio and art installations done by some very famous artists.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Hurts returned to practice in time for the installation of the team’s game plan.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Voss has spent the last nine years working out of Milwaukee’s Arizona complex.Melissa Lockard, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The email included photographs that allegedly showed the director’s car in the parking lot of Hathaway’s condominium complex.William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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The research institute, an early investor in the company, holds 16% of its shares, according to the Shanghai Stock Exchange.Yue Wang, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Other proposals included a term limit for institute directors with a maximum duration of two terms, adding new oversight measures for grantees and adding new restrictions on research grants that present national security risks.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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