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
Verb
  • Platner’s relationship to the DSA (and democratic socialism more generally) has always been complicated.
    — Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • According to Ron Hammond, the head of Policy and Advocacy at the crypto firm Wintermute, the CLARITY Act’s path forward is now further complicated by a recent directive from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Definition of complicated
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  • The victory belongs to the people who refused the deal, not the people who were sophisticated enough to work within the system.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 July 2026
  • Any company sophisticated enough to design algorithms that maximize engagement should also be capable of developing systems that help users find valuable content without encouraging excessive or unhealthy use.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of sophisticated
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“Complexed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexed. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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