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as in complicate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a complicated apparatus
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as in detailed
made or done with great care or with much detail
complicated plans for redeveloping the riverfront that involve both the private and public sectors
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as in sophisticated
to make complex or difficult
the need to go to both a PTA conference and condo board meeting really complicates tonight's schedule
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as in aggravated
to make more severe
asthma that has recently been complicated by a bout of bronchitis
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Recent Examples of complicated
Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 31 July 2025
When landowners are among the wealthiest people in the world, Sarma added, the optics become even more complicated—especially in cases like Oprah Winfrey's, where a celebrated advocate for marginalized voices now faces scrutiny herself.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Most people older than 6 months were eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot before, but this year, the vaccination recommendations are a bit more complicated.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
His case is growing ever more complicated with his execution just days away.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 30 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the Face Wrap sold out within 24 hours online, which speaks volumes about how complicated our relationship with our faces has become.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 31 July 2025
When landowners are among the wealthiest people in the world, Sarma added, the optics become even more complicated—especially in cases like Oprah Winfrey's, where a celebrated advocate for marginalized voices now faces scrutiny herself.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Most people older than 6 months were eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot before, but this year, the vaccination recommendations are a bit more complicated.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
His case is growing ever more complicated with his execution just days away.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complicated
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Tariffs, trade wars and economic uncertainty complicate operations and planning.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Now, sometimes the people or circumstances around us complicate that endeavor.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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While more than 30 states have set speed limits of between 15 mph and 20 mph, another six permit riders to go at least as fast as 25 mph, according to a detailed guide on the webpage of scooter maker Unagi.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the sixth inning, India re-aggravated the injury after reaching base on a one-out walk.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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However, the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad aggravated already tense relations between Turkey and Israel, with their conflicting interests pushing the relationship toward a possible collision course.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Many companies have intricate criteria for funding projects and almost none for killing them.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Metallic gold elements, cotton jacquards and intricate embroideries are central to the romantic theme.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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Dressler said part of what worries him is the relative lack of experience of the military pilots who may have only been in the area a short time and don't understand the complex airspace around Washington.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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This can alter car handling significantly around the complex aerodynamics of these machines.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Deep divisions The angry scenes on Thursday highlighted divisions that have deepened since Netanyahu returned to power as head of a right-wing coalition at the end of 2022.—
Reuters,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those convictions were only deepened in the spring and summer of 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic and post-George Floyd protests.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Lindsay Lohan is sharing her frustrations about how growing up in the public eye pigeonholed her from playing more sophisticated roles.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2025
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Over the course of this engaging book, her illustrations grow more sophisticated, more assured—leaving readers with a portrait of the hobbyist as an emerging artist.—
Sophia Stewart,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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One of the more elaborate locations was the Magdalen College, a constituent college that was founded in 1458, according to Elle.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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His content often involves big-budget, elaborate stunts and charitable acts.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Complicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicated. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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