complexes 1 of 2

plural of complex
1
as in facilities
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose an apartment complex

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2
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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complexes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of complex

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Noun
  • In addition to airborne threats, communities neighboring plastics and petrochemical facilities are also subject to a disproportionate amount of water pollution, according to a recent report from a nonprofit environmental watchdog group.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The most vulnerable targets are small businesses, organizations, and particularly healthcare facilities that cannot afford to make large expenditures in defensive developing cybersecurity technology like artificial intelligence.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Design engineer Callie Gillespie tells Robb Report that the craft features larger trim tab systems that deploy further downwards to create a wave that billows out from behind.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Students will conduct research and real-world applications using state-of-the-art cybersecurity testbeds, gaining experience and expertise in artificial intelligence, network security, and cyber-physical systems.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Venus’ entrance to Pisces intensifies an emotional bond.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Today’s photo, with its olive green watercolour hues, intensifies the deeply vibrant purple flowers bursting open on this gorgeous pagoda shaped tower.
    New York Times Games, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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