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as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
this medical device is a complex instrument that requires careful handling complex issues regarding free speech and school discipline
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as in intricate
made or done with great care or with much detail
a complex plan for evacuating the city in the event of a natural disaster
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as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose
an apartment complex
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as in system
something made up of many interdependent or related parts
a complex of government programs designed to assist the needy
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as in to complicate
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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complex systems
complex problems
a complex structure
a difficult structure
a complicated structure
a detailed structure
a large structure
an elaborate structure
complex interactions
sophisticated interactions
detailed interactions
deep interactions
multiple interactions
several interactions
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Recent Examples of complex
Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024
In Maryland, ProPublica found a complex where the Kushners’ management company failed to make even basic repairs, and many who tried to move out faced fees and even lawsuits.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Rather than simply autocompleting sections of code, as current AI tools do, these agents can take on more complex work, such as checking code into repositories or combining data to enable analysis.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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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The 13-day itinerary features visits to the Taj Mahal, Rajbari temple complex, and Raj Ghat, a black granite memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024
In Maryland, ProPublica found a complex where the Kushners’ management company failed to make even basic repairs, and many who tried to move out faced fees and even lawsuits.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complex
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Some, like comedy kingpin Chuck Lorre, have more complicated deals that may eclipse those of the mega-earners due to back-end compensation terms for shows that perform well.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The author also shares his account of the complicated history of baking fundamentals like sugar, flour, and vanilla.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 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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These incidents aren’t limited to US military facilities.Jared Keller, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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The group then turned to a dense agenda, discussing, among other things, the potential battery-storage facility.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Italian pharmaceutical companies such as Menarini, are actively collaborating with American firms to improve drug delivery systems and develop lifesaving treatments.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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These might affect drinking water in a freshwater system that serves over 30 million people.Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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These regulations are further complicated by cultural norms and expectations.Rick Hammell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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And surely office life is complicated by partner hires.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 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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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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There's a network of ports that are civilian and military logistical bases around the world and hundreds of organizations with Communist Party links that are as embedded in the heart of America as in tiny Pacific islands.Didi Kirsten Tatlow, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Goldberg and Chung founded the network to address significant gaps in women’s sports broadcasting by delivering accessible coverage to fans in 65 countries across the globe.Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Complex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complex. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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