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
The facility would operate on a 24-hour schedule, according to the filing, and involve staffing of up to 100 employees across shifts.
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The studio also runs the country’s sprawling horizon water tank facility.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
One, who talked to one of the paper's reporters, was later sent to a higher-security facility.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Some of Michigan's largest airports are showing a politicized message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that many say violates the Hatch Act on monitors in their facilities, but not all Michigan airports are doing so.
—Dan Basso, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The studio also runs the country’s sprawling horizon water tank facility.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
One, who talked to one of the paper's reporters, was later sent to a higher-security facility.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Some of Michigan's largest airports are showing a politicized message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that many say violates the Hatch Act on monitors in their facilities, but not all Michigan airports are doing so.
—Dan Basso, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facility
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Olivier Wenden is Vice Chairman & CEO, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, one of the world’s foremost philanthropic institutions dedicated to environmental conservation.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Beard has been focused on transformation since being appointed CEO of Adtalem just over four years ago, whether that’s been integrating key acquisitions, refocusing the company around health-care education, or finding key synergies to drive results across the company’s five institutions.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tom Grogan’s first job paid him just £30 ($40) a day lugging bricks and hauling cement on a Birmingham building site.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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But with the 21st century came the 2008 financial crisis -- as well as the Occupy Wall Street and Tea Party movements that emerged from it -- and Americans began questioning the economic establishment from both the right and the left.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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For the first time since its establishment, question marks are being raised about the very legitimacy of the State of Israel.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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But, even if the tech works, legal authority lags as only certain installations can lawfully take down drones.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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The launch of Quantum System Two follows the deployment last year of our first European quantum data center with multiple installations of our best quantum computers in Germany.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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And late last month 37 people were arrested and American children were separated from their parents during an immigration raid at a Chicago apartment complex.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Those include an aquarium complex, a baywalk promenade and a restaurant complex under a Fishermen’s Village theme.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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The company positions it as a platform mainly for researchers, educational institutes, universities, and robotics enthusiasts interested in AI development and automation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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At his eye institute, doctors can help people access visual rehabilitation, which can provide technology such as magnifiers and screen readers; counseling and emotional support programs; and transportation and household services.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Facility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facility. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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