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as in to complex
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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having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
the kind of complicate machinery that is used in the field of robotics
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Recent Examples of complicate
Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
This claim is complicated by their communication with Hopkins, which was solely through letters.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Lisa Strauss, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
And how might that locker room dynamic complicate life for the new coach?
—Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 6 June 2024
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Joanna says that securing a visa proved to be complicated, as was the process of arranging for their cat Suzette to fly over to France, which cost them an extra $5,000 in total.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
This claim is complicated by their communication with Hopkins, which was solely through letters.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Emotions may run high on all sides and complicate interventions.
—Lisa Strauss, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
And how might that locker room dynamic complicate life for the new coach?
—Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 6 June 2024
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Several Southeast Asian countries are deepening their security ties with the U.S., yet China remains the region’s largest trading partner.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 4 Nov. 2024
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Impulse ensured every elegant moment became a lasting memory, deepening guest engagement with the Veuve Clicquot brand in real time.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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But it’s not yet known whether there’s a limit to how varied and complicated these patterns can get.Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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To make matters more complicated, the only way to bring in dump trucks and other machines that might be needed for a cleanup is by driving through Caltrans land.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The launch intensifies competition in mobile AI as Google and Microsoft (MSFT-2.16%) vie for smartphone dominance.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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These disparities in attitude will intensify as the war gets closer to an end and as Ukraine’s postwar status comes into sharper focus.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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By Karina Tsui | CNN Powerful winds that fueled fast-moving wildfires across Southern California this week are expected to pick up momentum on Thursday –– worsening conditions for firefighters who are already battling limited visibility to save lives.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The nurse tells her to stop wasting her time and go to an actual physician before her symptoms worsen or other ailments occur from overcompensating.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Curves on Surfaces The mystery confronting them was how to get the amplitudes that would usually come from the more intricate space-time trajectories, those with numerous splittings and mergings.Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
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This included hiring new staff, acquiring additional premises, and implementing an intensive four-month training program to master the art of hand beveling - a crucial element in the Bel Canto's intricate design.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Once again, get ready to avoid embarrassing the CFO.Martha Amram, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Bears lost in humiliating fashion on Sunday, but a player's behavior late in the game has embarrassed fans more than the actual loss. Driving the news: With the Bears one play away from victory, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was caught taunting the D.C. crowd.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Smoking, including vaping, can aggravate the virus and the lungs.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Among the service pricing changes were additional limitations imposed by the guidelines that have aggravated location budgets.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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But with practice, these simple actions evolved into more complex behaviors, such as steering the car toward a specific destination.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The relationship between cannabis use and other substance use behaviors is complex and multifaceted.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Complicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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