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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
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
Designing and developing advanced aerospace engines is generally a complicated affair taking years of modeling, testing, revision, prototyping, rinsing and repeating.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
The Athletic has reported how the medical operation became complicated at Liverpool, with different departments clashing over the best approach and the methods of Andreas Kornmayer, the head of fitness and conditioning.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The average running shoe is thought to last about 300 to 500 miles or five to eight months of regular use, but determining your shoe’s true lifespan is more complicated, says Daniel Shull, Run Research Manager at Brooks Running.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 21 Dec. 2024
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But then — suddenly — the fingers of one of his hands, theretofore wholly engaged in the nimble articulation of complicated fugues, and runs, and trills, were unaccountably free.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
Designing and developing advanced aerospace engines is generally a complicated affair taking years of modeling, testing, revision, prototyping, rinsing and repeating.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
The Athletic has reported how the medical operation became complicated at Liverpool, with different departments clashing over the best approach and the methods of Andreas Kornmayer, the head of fitness and conditioning.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The average running shoe is thought to last about 300 to 500 miles or five to eight months of regular use, but determining your shoe’s true lifespan is more complicated, says Daniel Shull, Run Research Manager at Brooks Running.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complicated
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Simplify Technology Digital transformation often results in tech sprawl, a web of disconnected tools that silo data and complicate workflows.Ed Jennings, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Sizable costs levied on businesses, costs that needlessly harm and complicate exchange for customers and businesses alike.John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Click here for an even more detailed version of the Deconstruction story, and exclusive video footage of interviews with Eric Avery, Dave Navarro, Ronnie Champagne, and Matthew Ellard.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
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Williams, who aggravated the injury during the Week 11 loss to the Seahawks, hasn't been able to return to practice, and with two years remaining on his contract, his absence has left a significant gap in the 49ers' offense.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The venue, which resembled an old and abandoned warehouse is notorious for problematic audio reflections which aggravated the issue.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, financing customers from your own balance sheet can strain resources, while negotiating credit facilities often involves lengthy and intricate processes.Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Nair’s work often explored themes of moral conflict, existential dilemmas, and the intricate dynamics of rural life, reflecting his deep understanding of his cultural milieu.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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And when the tortilla became a mainstay, sometime after 300 B.C.E., its portability helped foster the growth of complex—and mobile—empires.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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These simple additions contributed to an even more complex flavor.Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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This delivered incredible accessibility, flexibility and efficiency, but also deepened the digital divide for those without technology access, blurred work-life boundaries and fueled loneliness.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation.Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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The industry is facing a technological reckoning, as AI models grow more sophisticated and political landscapes shift in ways that could either protect creators or dismantle their livelihoods further.Virginie Berger, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The modern version of color analysis is, like so many modern versions of so many things, both more sophisticated—color analysis now acknowledges the existence of a wide range of skin tones—and more complicated.Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024
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The 2000 adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas was a massive hit, and the elaborate prosthetic and cosmetic design — spearheaded by Rick Baker and Gail Rowell-Ryan — went on to win an Academy Award for Best Makeup.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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The contestants play elaborate, lethal versions of children’s games, with the losing players being gunned down by a team of armed enforcers in bright pink jumpsuits.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Complicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicated. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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