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as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom
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as in institutions
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board
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as in facilities
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose
the city boasts a host of outstanding medical establishments
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Recent Examples of establishments
The bills come on the heels of legislation passed last year that sought to limit immigration enforcement at health care facilities, including by prohibiting medical establishments from allowing federal agents without a valid search warrant or court order into private areas.
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Claudia Boyd Barrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
And that’s on top of several brick-and-mortal establishments in the city dedicated exclusively — or almost exclusively — to selling VHS tapes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The county health department inspects all food establishments in the county except those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
The Stonewall Inn was a refuge for its clientele, and one of the few establishments that welcomed drag queens.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
This is a place where locals still greet each other, and establishments have been unchanged since the '60s.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
These are the kinds of things 'establishments of religion' did at the founding.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Here’s a list of 15 establishments with rooftops and patios through Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
Claudia Boyd Barrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
And that’s on top of several brick-and-mortal establishments in the city dedicated exclusively — or almost exclusively — to selling VHS tapes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The county health department inspects all food establishments in the county except those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
The Stonewall Inn was a refuge for its clientele, and one of the few establishments that welcomed drag queens.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
This is a place where locals still greet each other, and establishments have been unchanged since the '60s.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
These are the kinds of things 'establishments of religion' did at the founding.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Here’s a list of 15 establishments with rooftops and patios through Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishments
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Creator and showrunner Katie Dippold’s fascination with such places began at an early age, growing up in New Jersey, where her family would take trips to the shore.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Sites that preserve soft-bodied organisms are even rarer because soft tissues decompose more easily, making these places especially useful for piecing together prehistoric ecosystems.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Datadog and Block are among the companies reporting their latest quarterly results next week that can count on earnings momentum as a catalyst.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The companies that have settled suits with state and local governments and other groups include drugmakers, wholesalers, pharmacy chains and at least one consulting firm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The question is whether institutions will adapt quickly enough to remain relevant.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Your fellow guests are likely to be a mix of local staycationing families on weekends and holidays, and those traveling on business or attending events during the week in the hotel’s conference facilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Julie Pearson Clark, a Marietta resident, said the idea of converting warehouses into detention facilities raises serious questions.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Both firms are keen to acquire the assets given the rarity of gaining exposure to more than 40 ports in a single deal, the people said.—
Shirley Zhao,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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There was also no evidence that these firms or any of their lawyers are connected to the González Silvera case.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lumai has made the Nova server available for evaluation to hyperscalers, neo-clouds, enterprises, and research institutes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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They are now accepted and used by a large segment of users, including academic and research institutes as well as leading humanoid robotics companies.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Lincoln Square on Saturday afternoon, nearly half a block of houses on West Carmen Avenue was sectioned off with police tape while police searched for the suspect.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Closer to home, agents searched houses across New England, relying heavily on informants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Want to listen to jazz or bluegrass groups or house DJs at an outdoor concert?—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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In Pictures | Getty Images A global base oils shortage is starting to filter through to drivers of luxury cars, with analysts and industry groups warning that stocks could soon run dry if the Iran war drags on.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Establishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishments. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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