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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
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Other days are more complicated, requiring parents to either get crafty or buy items that their child may wear only once: an ugly Christmas sweater for holiday spirit week, plastic accessories for Sunglasses Day or Mustache Day.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
The Criticisms Against Golden Passport Or Golden Visa Programs
Detractors have long argued that golden visa and golden passport schemes are complicated for several reasons.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Urban and Formosus: Names tied to complicated or turbulent periods in Church history.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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These ongoing conflicts, and the rise of populism and authoritarianism around the world, set a complicated context in which the new pope – himself an important figure in global diplomacy – will operate.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Other days are more complicated, requiring parents to either get crafty or buy items that their child may wear only once: an ugly Christmas sweater for holiday spirit week, plastic accessories for Sunglasses Day or Mustache Day.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
The Criticisms Against Golden Passport Or Golden Visa Programs
Detractors have long argued that golden visa and golden passport schemes are complicated for several reasons.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Urban and Formosus: Names tied to complicated or turbulent periods in Church history.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complicated
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Left unmanaged, these issues can disrupt family dynamics, derail careers, deplete wealth and complicate legacy planning.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Shifting trade policies, geopolitical risks, supply shortages and evolving regulatory landscapes all complicate decision-making.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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The teen, who hails from the English city of Chelmsford, underwent more detailed scans at his follow-up appointment, when doctors discovered a large tumor in his brain — a diffuse glioma, stage 4.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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These operations have been executed using detailed and comprehensive intelligence ensuring lethal effects against the Houthis while minimizing risk to civilians.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 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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The ornate dress married sheer dressing with a romantic sensibility, featuring a flowing skirt and sleeveless bodice with intricate mesh work.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Straightforward shapes like circles and triangles become intricate and complex in his treatments, enticing viewers and demanding to be examined closely.—
Stephanie Rudig,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Now, a new Netflix documentary is taking a closer look at the tragic — and complex — story.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Special shoutout to Rachel McAdams as Margaret's mother, who delivers one of her warmest and most complex performances to date.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 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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The key benefits of integration include: • Enhanced Threat Detection: By unifying security tools, organizations can achieve a holistic view of their threat landscape, enabling the identification of sophisticated attacks that might evade stand-alone systems.—
Bob Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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According to Google, zero-day exploits are becoming increasingly easy for threat actors to develop and procure, which has led to more sophisticated attacks.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Imagine committing elaborate crimes to garner viral influencer attention or making connections with shady associates via the dark web.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Show her some love this Mother’s Day with an abundance of treats, whether from elaborate buffet to Chicago-style Italian beef.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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“Complicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicated. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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