complexed

verb

past tense of complex
as in complicated
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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  1. complicated
  2. sophisticated
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  • General Daily Insight for September 28, 2026 A fresh approach could solve something that has felt unnecessarily complicated.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Manning still has flashbacks — now, compounded by fear that the next evacuation could be complicated by heavy truck traffic.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of complicated
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  • Its theory of change may be sophisticated, its leadership team may have impressive credentials and its funders may believe strongly in its mission.
    — Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This short-sleeve shirt dress is sophisticated enough to wear straight from the office to after-work happy hour with your coworkers.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of sophisticated
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“Complexed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexed. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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