plexuses

noun

plural of plexus
as in webs

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  1. meshes
  2. systems
  3. networks
  4. complexes
  5. wholes
  6. conglomerates
  7. aggregates
Noun
  • Check out more of our Amazon Prime Day coverage and other deals on things like meshes and SSDs.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • As the secondary meshes with the defensive front, and the offense gets wide receiver reinforcements with Tank Dell and Nico Collins, a rebound seems possible.
    — Mike Jones, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of meshes
Noun
  • Russian media highlighted an even broader collection of technologies, including mass drone deployments, counter-drone systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons and mobile assault units.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The chips are power-hungry (a ChatGPT AI query consumes about ten times as much energy as a normal Google search) and also generate a lot of heat, which requires cooling systems.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of systems
Noun
  • Recent Russian targets have included energy systems, key industries, railways, post offices, shopping centers, telecom networks, gas stations and grain exports.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Both institutions have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing fashion education and industry development, while fostering stronger connections between academic institutions, the fashion industry, and international networks.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of networks
Noun
  • The Iraqi capital is blanketed with mechanical cranes building huge apartment complexes, malls and glitzy restaurants – although both the apartments and restaurants are unaffordable for most Iraqis.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Alan Duarte, 38, grew up in Complexo do Alemao, one of the two sprawling complexes of favelas targeted in Rio’s lethal police operation last year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of complexes
Noun
  • The latter falls in love, or reads Spinoza, and these two experiences have nothing to do with each other, or with the noise of the typewriter or the smell of cooking; in the mind of the poet these experiences are always forming new wholes.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
  • Both artists show systems through synecdoche, with parts standing in for wholes.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
Definition of wholes
Noun
  • Skydance said merging the media conglomerates will give it nearly $70 billion in revenue.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The acquisition greatly expanded Sunkyong’s energy business and helped establish it as one of the country’s largest conglomerates.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of conglomerates
Noun
  • According to its website, Heidelberg Materials is a supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete and asphalt.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The platform aggregates campaign activity across several channels and initiatives, providing studios with instant visibility into key marketing, promotional, exhibitor, media, and performance metrics through a single interface.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of aggregates
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