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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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as in complicated
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
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Just keep in mind that complicated modern Windows apps still require full-scale emulation.
—Edward Mendelson, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
Geri Stengel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Some have expressed concerns that the fight against Hezbollah will strain resources and complicate prospects for an already elusive cease-fire deal.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 22 Sep. 2024
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Trudeau said the tariffs would complicate cooperation between the two nations.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Just keep in mind that complicated modern Windows apps still require full-scale emulation.
—Edward Mendelson, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
May dilute ownership and complicate decision-making.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Some have expressed concerns that the fight against Hezbollah will strain resources and complicate prospects for an already elusive cease-fire deal.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 22 Sep. 2024
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Second, invest in initiatives that deepen your audience’s connection to your brand.Will Fan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The fires — expected to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history — have deepened a crisis in the state’s home insurance market that was already reeling before the devastation came.Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The film centers on Clémence, a quiet yet amusing Parisian, who had a complicated childhood.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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After unsuccessful and complicated head coaching stays at Derby County, United, Birmingham City and now Plymouth, pundits have begun speculating where Rooney could end up next.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Banks are on a winning streak, one that’s poised to intensify as President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Big Ten-SEC rivalry is about to intensify as the external factors dictating both conferences’ strategies change, and the Big Ten perhaps is in a better position to succeed than at any time in the last 50 years.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The possible financial obligations due to the Child Victims Act could worsen a mounting fiscal crisis in Maryland.Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
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Such an act of nature would only worsen the already-disastrous circumstances LA citizens are dealing with right now.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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But the very fact that this will be the first time Tyrer’s cause has been heard by the full committee in 43 years reflects how much more intricate his candidacy is than what the rules of order can mandate.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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When legislation such as the No Surprises Act or Transparency in Coverage rules are introduced, stakeholders must adjust their processes within an already intricate system.Amanda Eisel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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But the fanbases of those games are not buying it, and have undergone a campaign to embarrass Musk as much as possible about his claims, dragging him into childish internet fights.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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And, yes, some justices should also regret embarrassing the court by needlessly attracting attention to their ethics.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Re-freezing of water on roads from recent snow may create hazardous driving conditions overnight in some areas, and freezing fog may aggravate those already deteriorating conditions.Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Wildfire smoke can aggravate heart problems as well.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Prime Video senior coordinating producer Alex Strand said one of the guiding tenants in the streamer’s NFL coverage has been trying to simplify the complex strategies that happen during games.Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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With agents supporting coaches, for example, the nonprofit ensures students receive timely information, such as resources and deadlines, and guidance through complex processes like financial aid applications.Suzanne DiBianca, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Complicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicate. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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