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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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
This plan included a prohibition on shark finning -- the process of removing shark fins at sea and discarding the rest of the shark -- and grouping sharks into different complexes to simplify the management of dozens of species.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Affordability and housing supply needs have landed an increasing number of apartment complexes in the downtown corridor, many of which do not supply parking for every resident due to their proximity to transit options.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The primary targets for ship-within-a-ship complexes are guests seeking exclusivity and privacy, without sacrificing the amenities offered by big ships.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
The category is largely apartment complexes, but also includes certain ownership townhomes.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The two launch complexes are on the north end of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station while Blue Origin’s Launch Complex 36 is on the south end of the complex more than 6 miles away.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
To capture that momentum, VenHub is targeting very specific high-traffic battlegrounds, pushing hard into transit hubs, college campuses, corporate complexes and EV charging stations where consumers expect instant gratification.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Ten-year naming rights can also be purchased for the south county park’s baseball, soccer or pickleball complexes, the clubhouse, playground, dog park, one of four pavilions or a walking path, with the prices starting at $250,000, up to $750,000.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Noun
Though detailed specifications are not out, the humanoid is being developed for applications ranging from security and surveillance in urban spaces, campuses, and service complexes to domestic assistance tasks requiring precise object handling.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
This plan included a prohibition on shark finning -- the process of removing shark fins at sea and discarding the rest of the shark -- and grouping sharks into different complexes to simplify the management of dozens of species.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Affordability and housing supply needs have landed an increasing number of apartment complexes in the downtown corridor, many of which do not supply parking for every resident due to their proximity to transit options.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The primary targets for ship-within-a-ship complexes are guests seeking exclusivity and privacy, without sacrificing the amenities offered by big ships.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
The category is largely apartment complexes, but also includes certain ownership townhomes.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The two launch complexes are on the north end of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station while Blue Origin’s Launch Complex 36 is on the south end of the complex more than 6 miles away.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
To capture that momentum, VenHub is targeting very specific high-traffic battlegrounds, pushing hard into transit hubs, college campuses, corporate complexes and EV charging stations where consumers expect instant gratification.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Ten-year naming rights can also be purchased for the south county park’s baseball, soccer or pickleball complexes, the clubhouse, playground, dog park, one of four pavilions or a walking path, with the prices starting at $250,000, up to $750,000.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexes
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The measure, placed on the ballot by the county Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support the sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal Medi-Cal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Council members say the plan will give them time to learn more about the facilities and consider how to approach future data center developments within the confines of state law.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Some 43% of core banking systems and 95% of ATM transactions still run on COBOL, a program that predates the year the Beatles got together.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Levinson’s structural lens complicates this in an important way.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Downstream lithography and ion implantation steps are also more demanding than for silicon, partly because SiC’s hardness complicates polishing and etch uniformity.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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These networks are viewed with less enthusiasm in the age of streaming, because more consumers are abandoning their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Most existing and proposed projects are clustered around major metropolitan areas where fiber-optic networks, power infrastructure and workforce needs can be met.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The company has also deepened ties with major technology players including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, even as competition intensifies across the AI industry.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The process tenderizes the ingredient and intensifies its natural flavor.—
Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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“Complexes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexes. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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