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
Sabra Health Care focuses on skilled nursing/transitional care facilities, senior housing, behavioral health facilities and specialty hospitals.
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
As fewer clean energy manufacturing facilities are built, construction activity dries up, costing jobs and cutting income across the board.
—Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Hot Ones Hot Sauce Brand Featured on Episodes with Selena Gomez, Bad Bunny Recalled for Potential Contamination
The FSIS stated that the affected items were produced from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15, 2025, and shipped to retail locations in California and Illinois from one facility.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
There is no technical deficit, testament to the country’s investment in coaching and facilities, the benefits not just of Norway’s wealth but a sporting culture that has turned a country of only 5 million people into a powerhouse in everything from track and field to beach volleyball.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
As fewer clean energy manufacturing facilities are built, construction activity dries up, costing jobs and cutting income across the board.
—Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Hot Ones Hot Sauce Brand Featured on Episodes with Selena Gomez, Bad Bunny Recalled for Potential Contamination
The FSIS stated that the affected items were produced from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15, 2025, and shipped to retail locations in California and Illinois from one facility.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
There is no technical deficit, testament to the country’s investment in coaching and facilities, the benefits not just of Norway’s wealth but a sporting culture that has turned a country of only 5 million people into a powerhouse in everything from track and field to beach volleyball.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facility
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If deployed at scale by higher education institutions, these models could help students access world-class programs locally, allowing more talent to stay, learn, and contribute to South Africa’s long-term growth.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Carlos Barria | Reuters As Trump tries to punish companies, universities and other institutions for their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, many businesses are renaming their programs to avoid scrutiny, rather than giving up entirely.—
Jacob Pramuk,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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People in the area were urged to take cover and move to a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a building.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The mural is reminiscent of the original artwork that once graced the front of the building and prominently features a candy-red lowrider among blooming nopal cactuses.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2025
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The announcement follows the recent establishment of the Achievement in Casting Oscar, created in 2024 and beginning with next year’s 98th Academy Awards for films released in 2025.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The iconic venue, known as one of the most popular establishments in the Dominican Republic, was hosting more than 300 attendees when the roof gave way, trapping dozens beneath the rubble.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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The company will also invest in installations and activations, including an exhibition at the Saint-Gervais Biennale in June.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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This exhibition honors the work — and what would be Rauschenberg’s 100th birthday — with photo, lithographic prints, original costumes, video installations, and more.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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On March 20, those tensions surfaced when a small group of community observers began arriving at the apartment complex to monitor the DEA agents.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Purple martins like an apartment complex of at least 10 rooms located 15–20 feet from the ground.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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These microscopic organisms have what are essentially built-in compass needles, said Caroline Monteil, a microbial ecologist at the French research institute CEA.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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The following year, Cooper became president and CEO of the museum, replacing Kathryn Hill who announced her retirement after leading the institute for six years.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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