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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
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
But the rebels who now control Syria have a complicated past and offer an unpredictable future.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
This is where Hera leads the resistance, which is a complicated matter considering her own history with Wulf.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
The two tech CEOs have a storied history of interactions, ranging from starting businesses together to complicated personal and legal battles over the future of artificial intelligence.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The awkwardness and grief are so much more complicated than if Sam had just moved to a new town.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
But the rebels who now control Syria have a complicated past and offer an unpredictable future.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
This is where Hera leads the resistance, which is a complicated matter considering her own history with Wulf.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
The two tech CEOs have a storied history of interactions, ranging from starting businesses together to complicated personal and legal battles over the future of artificial intelligence.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Sizable costs levied on businesses, costs that needlessly harm and complicate exchange for customers and businesses alike.John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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May dilute ownership and complicate decision-making.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Skip to the current day and supercomputers are performing a nearly unfathomable number of calculations daily to produce highly detailed weather forecasts many days into the future around the globe.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Many of the funerary engravings that have been found are much longer and more detailed than the one in Blais’ studio.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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The revelations only aggravated the instability of the Barnier government, built on the wobbliest base of any since the start of the Fifth Republic.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to SiriusXM, many of the statistics cited in the attorney general’s lawsuit were exaggerated and, based on the 2020 time period that the state investigated, aggravated by the effects of the COVID pandemic.Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Later home felt everywhere, radiant waters, thistles, greenest hilltops dotted with sheep, masses of tulips and geese, wandering William’s intricate paths, pausing at every turn, life stretching ahead, mountains of bliss and searing sorrow for years to come.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Being able to produce such an intricate affair — from the decorating to the cooking to the conversation — was seen as an accomplishment at the time, per Julier.Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fighting a complex legal battle is expensive, even for someone like Mangione who appears to come from wealth, Rainey Reitman, board president for Freedom of the Press Foundation said.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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When a user with the iOS 18.2 update asks Siri a complex question, the voice assistant may suggest a user allow access ChatGPT so Siri can provide a response directly, according to Apple.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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From stunning city views to beautiful countryside, my appreciation for this state has deepened.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Environmental concerns deepened when El Salvador joined the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development (IGF), a global association of countries addressing mining issues.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Combining different age statements and finishing casks contributes to its depth and richness, creating a unique and sophisticated sipping experience.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Chanel Le Vernis Ballerina shade is an elevated take on a basic buff manicure — providing a glossy sheen that straddles the line between sophisticated and lighthearted.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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An elaborate and sparkling 18k gold and platinum bib necklace by Oscar Heyman set with yellow, brown and orange-tint diamonds of various shape and sizes, interspersed with square-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 150 carats has an estimate of $100,000 - $150,000.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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This elaborate pork roast is well worth the effort and the bragging rights that come with having survived making one.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Complicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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