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as in facilities
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose
an apartment complex
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as in systems
something made up of many interdependent or related parts
a complex of government programs designed to assist the needy
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as in complicates
to make complex or difficult
there's no need to complex what should be a simple process for obtaining a building permit
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Recent Examples of complexes
Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Surveillance video shows the thieves, with faces covered, walking around the complexes on Northeast 191st St by 18th Ave.
—Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The two complexes accounted for nearly 20% of California’s oil-refining capacity.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 20 May 2026
According to police, the suspects allegedly stole multiple vehicles throughout the spree and fired shots at apartment complexes, homes, pedestrians and two fire stations.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Aromatic frangipani emanates in the air, while nipa palms cloak the resort’s eight villas and two larger complexes for bigger parties.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Set up your home base at Loews Arlington, which is just a short walk from the big sports complexes.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Today, with the increasing demand for next-day delivery, warehouse complexes dominate.
—Justin Mayo, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Noun
So much of the work happens quietly — in neighborhoods, parking lots, schools, churches, apartment complexes, and community spaces where people are simply trying to survive and navigate systems that were not built with them in mind.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Surveillance video shows the thieves, with faces covered, walking around the complexes on Northeast 191st St by 18th Ave.
—Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The two complexes accounted for nearly 20% of California’s oil-refining capacity.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 20 May 2026
According to police, the suspects allegedly stole multiple vehicles throughout the spree and fired shots at apartment complexes, homes, pedestrians and two fire stations.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Aromatic frangipani emanates in the air, while nipa palms cloak the resort’s eight villas and two larger complexes for bigger parties.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Set up your home base at Loews Arlington, which is just a short walk from the big sports complexes.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Today, with the increasing demand for next-day delivery, warehouse complexes dominate.
—Justin Mayo, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexes
Noun
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Accessibility The hotel offers accessible guest rooms, elevators, ramp access, and ADA-compliant facilities throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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If that’s the case, why not have the government assume half the cost of staff and facilities?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 May 2026
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So far, researchers have found tube systems on Mars reaching over 746 miles (1,200 kilometers), enough to cover the continental United States three times over.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
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Adding a tool on top of this structure complicates the problem without solving the underlying issue.—
Aaron Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Armed conflict in the region further complicates efforts to handle the crisis.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Noun
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In the early 2000s, as home and mobile datafication provided computing and ICT capacity beyond specialized industrial applications, tech companies took aim at expanding their power through a wealth of networks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Ryan O’Leary, an American former fighter who led the Chosen Company volunteer unit in Ukraine, told me Ukrainian drone units need backups such as mesh radio networks, also known as MANET systems.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Martinez de Castro says South Florida’s limited supply of luxury waterfront real estate only intensifies the demand.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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Ocean spot freight rates increased by double digits this week as ocean carriers tack on more emergency fuel surcharges and begin setting up peak season surcharges, even as China intensifies regulatory scrutiny over carriers’ freight rate transparency and filing practices.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Complexes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexes. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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