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Adjective
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The new accounts have other complications, including that even the smallest contributions could require a highly complex federal gift tax form.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026 -
They are filled with fluid, continually rebuild themselves, and actively respond to a complex mix of chemical signals and mechanical forces.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lee echoes the same sentiment and notes that certain specialty products, like overcomplicated or time-consuming jewelry cleaners, aren't worth hanging onto.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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While the name’s definitely a bit overcomplicated—and a bit of a mouthful—using them couldn’t be easier.—
Adam Cheung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jurisdictional squabbles with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, which represented over-the-air performers on broadcast media, complicated matters.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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Outside of the campus, the case has underscored how deeply divided views over the war in Gaza have complicated court proceedings, with attorneys clashing over whether political opinions should influence jury selection, defense arguments or witness testimony.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Texas State men were slotted in as the fifth seed through a series of convoluted tiebreakers.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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That is about as tenuous and convoluted as such an attack can get.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Despite differing views on a variety of security issues, the group, like Gilpatric’s, reached a clear consensus: nuclear proliferation by any additional country would diminish U.S. power, complicate strategic planning, and increase the likelihood of nuclear use, accidents, and disasters.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Last October, his transportation department froze $16 billion that the Biden Administration had allocated to Gateway, the intricate complex of tracks, bridges, and a new Hudson River tunnel intended to improve rail service between New Jersey and Manhattan.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 2026
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This creates an intricate network of microscopic cracks that, in addition to visible furrows, help retain the water elephants douse themselves in to stay cool.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some of that has to do with the tangled history between the players.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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When the tangled magnetic field lines around these spots burst, the sun emits solar flares and coronal mass ejections of dense plasma that can cause geomagnetic storms on Earth.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Chicago Public Schools comprise a vast, labyrinthine system boasting over 316,000 students across 630 locations.—
Jerel Ezell,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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The film features a labyrinthine storyline that connects in surprising ways; superb production values, including enough Los Angeles location shooting to counteract all that runaway production; and excellent performances from an overstuffed cast (even minor roles are filled by major actors).—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Overcomplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcomplex. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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