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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 cameras will provide detailed views of the terrain.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Sleep tracking is shockingly detailed, tracking things like skin temperature and even snoring.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
12 May 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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Human relationships are intricate and inherently messy, providing intangible benefits like growth through discomfort and emotional depth through complexity.—
Kim Samuel,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Overlooking Plaza San Francisco, climb to the rooftop bar for far reaching views of the city’s extraordinary skyline peppered with the intricate domes and towers of its many Baroque churches.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 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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The Heat need something complex, complex to a degree of impacting multiple players at multiple positions.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 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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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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Practical welt pockets, button closures, and adjustable cuffs maintain functionality, while thoughtful tonal stitching keeps the aesthetic sophisticated.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Micro-fulfillment centers come with their own risks, such as a heavy reliance on sophisticated robotics that can cause disruptions if errors occur.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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They’re known for their elaborate stone structures, which were located at an archaeological site now known as Chavín de Huántar in the Andean highlands.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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The great argus is an at-risk species with an elaborate pattern of eyespots on its tail feathers, according to Thai National Parks.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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“Complicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicated. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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