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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
Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
This is a complicated situation for the Club, which owns the stock.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
But those tendencies are often in service of performances in which Hardy enlists every element of himself as an actor, transforming his body, his speech, and his affect to play heroes, villains, and complicated men of every measure.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
However, the fact that this upcoming conclave will have one of the most diverse groups of cardinals from around the world who have differing views could make electing a new pope even more complicated, according to Cavanaugh.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Executives have the power to untangle even the most complicated and seemingly intractable consumer problems.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
This is a complicated situation for the Club, which owns the stock.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
But those tendencies are often in service of performances in which Hardy enlists every element of himself as an actor, transforming his body, his speech, and his affect to play heroes, villains, and complicated men of every measure.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
However, the fact that this upcoming conclave will have one of the most diverse groups of cardinals from around the world who have differing views could make electing a new pope even more complicated, according to Cavanaugh.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Apr. 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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Creating Strategy Without Meaning Many leaders mistake detailed strategic plans for true vision.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes.com,
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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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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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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Those who recognize and act on this shift early will be better equipped to navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic threat landscape—safeguarding users, data, and operations in the process. Follow me on LinkedIn.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The oldest rail tunnel in the world, a London Tube section dating from 1863, was completely renovated — including the complex task of changing the old-fashion ballasted track to modern direct rail fixation — using this repair-in-place approach.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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As the recession deepened and unemployment shot higher, the interest and the penalties on Natale’s loans compounded much faster than her ability to move up the ladder to higher paying jobs.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
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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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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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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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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Stephanie brings a pistol along, with Sean stuck in the middle in an elaborate attempt to get the dearly-but-not-really departed to confess to murder on tape.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
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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