1
2
as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in facilities
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose
the city boasts a host of outstanding medical establishments
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of establishments
Retailers making 90% or more of their revenue from tobacco products must be at least a half-mile from any other establishments with a tobacco license.
—
Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Fort Lauderdale has many oceanfront establishments that aren’t simply mailing it in with the food and banking on the gorgeous sunset to keep guests happy.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The accused reportedly targeted 18 establishments across Madrid and Talavera de la Reina, a smaller city southwest of the capital, during August and September.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
But Massachusetts’ government, despite allowing museums and indoor dining establishments to allow patrons, would not say yes to indoor theater.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
These establishments have quickly earned national acclaim.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The new vision for the hotel could consist of dining establishments and shops on the ground floor.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
That, in turn, could put a strain on the grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants and retail establishments that rely on their business.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 18 Oct. 2025
Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Fort Lauderdale has many oceanfront establishments that aren’t simply mailing it in with the food and banking on the gorgeous sunset to keep guests happy.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The accused reportedly targeted 18 establishments across Madrid and Talavera de la Reina, a smaller city southwest of the capital, during August and September.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
But Massachusetts’ government, despite allowing museums and indoor dining establishments to allow patrons, would not say yes to indoor theater.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
These establishments have quickly earned national acclaim.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The new vision for the hotel could consist of dining establishments and shops on the ground floor.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
That, in turn, could put a strain on the grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants and retail establishments that rely on their business.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishments
Noun
-
Oregon slips a spot after a methodical win against Wisconsin, while Ole Miss flips places with Miami after beating Oklahoma on the road.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
-
The safety plan can also include nearby places to go for urgent help, such as the nearest hospital emergency department or mental health crisis center.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Comcast One of the world’s biggest telecommunications companies, the conglomerate owns NBCUniversal, which includes film studios such as Universal Pictures and DreamWorks, cable channels such as CNBC and Bravo, as well as Peacock, a streaming platform.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Plutonium will be converted into nuclear fuel The report highlighted that the department has allowed domestic nuclear energy companies to request up to 19 metric tons of plutonium from Cold War-era stockpiles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
In practice, this meant building institutions that supported democratic and civil-society initiatives as well as directing aid across dozens of countries.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
-
But unlike White, Leon thinks traditional finance institutions’ entrance into the cryptocurrency market could help counterbalance the effects of crypto-native players using massive amounts of leverage.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Costa Rica and Haiti made their port facilities available to ships participating in the quarantine, while the Dominican Republic offered ships, and Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras offered their air and naval bases.—
Time,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
-
Ginelli’s film highlights the gritty experience of refugees fleeing their homes, with the group forced to share basic toilet facilities and sleep nearly on top of one another.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
To be sure, Wall Street overall is bullish on stocks, with many of the big firms ditching their cautious tones and urging investors not to bet against the market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
-
What Happens Next The law firms are asking anyone who may have been impacted by the data breach to fill out forms on their website or contact their offices.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
The committee evaluates nominations from qualified proposers—such as heads of state, national legislators, professors in relevant disciplines, past laureates, and directors of foreign policy or peace institutes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
At its core, astrology is a map for self-awareness and one of the most underrated tools in this map is the 12 astrological houses.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
-
An investment banker who segued into business development, and later communications and merchandising for fashion houses including Prada, Gucci and Bottega Veneta, Bellettini helmed the Saint Laurent brand from 2013 until last January.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
-
Players, coaches, executives and ownership groups have come and gone, but the team remains despite a lengthy and emotional relocation saga that nearly resulted in a move to Seattle.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Establishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishments. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share