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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
Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 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, 6 Mar. 2026
Those facilities, which account for about half the planet’s desalination capacity, are usually conjoined with power plants, making the complexes an even more vulnerable target.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
This year, the league installed brand-new bases and anchors on both field complexes.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Bringing in services Despite the new residential construction, few amenities remain within walking distance of the River District’s largest housing complexes.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Other residential properties are being bought at robust prices, including two apartment hubs in the Santana Row mixed-use neighborhood in west San Jose and two apartment complexes that are across the street from each other in south San Jose.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The upscale area is filled with apartment complexes and shopping centers, surrounded by mountains.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
The cousin added that Montgomery had lived in different NYCHA complexes most of her life, and was familiar with the garbage chutes and their dangers.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
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The area is proposed to include parks and sports complexes that could include baseball fields, softball fields, soccer fields, football fields and tennis/pickleball courts.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 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, 6 Mar. 2026
Those facilities, which account for about half the planet’s desalination capacity, are usually conjoined with power plants, making the complexes an even more vulnerable target.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
This year, the league installed brand-new bases and anchors on both field complexes.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Bringing in services Despite the new residential construction, few amenities remain within walking distance of the River District’s largest housing complexes.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Other residential properties are being bought at robust prices, including two apartment hubs in the Santana Row mixed-use neighborhood in west San Jose and two apartment complexes that are across the street from each other in south San Jose.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The upscale area is filled with apartment complexes and shopping centers, surrounded by mountains.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
The cousin added that Montgomery had lived in different NYCHA complexes most of her life, and was familiar with the garbage chutes and their dangers.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexes
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Detainers are still valid following an inmate transfer, and facilities are generally responsible for forwarding detention requests along to the receiving institution to ensure that a detainer remains in an inmate’s file.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Iran, Israel and the United States also have attacked oil and gas facilities since the war started, worsening supply concerns.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems that increasingly operate without direct human supervision.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Regular systems should make your day feel easier.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Musk merger complicates SpaceX IPO watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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And as with Sir Ma’am, her transformation complicates The Beauty’s established world-building.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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With a continuous power supply in orbit, this technology could extend the lifespan and range of exploration missions, like future lunar bases and global space internet networks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The agency also details the numerous and complicated media rights agreements for the major leagues, including deals with networks, cable channels and streaming services, plus leagues launching their own networks and direct‑to‑consumer streaming apps.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Belarus now imprisons 28 journalists as President Lukashenko intensifies a crackdown on press freedom.—
Yuras Karmanau,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ogles' comments, made on the first day of House Republicans' annual week-long policy retreat in Doral, Florida, also came as the war in Iran rapidly intensifies.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Complexes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexes. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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