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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
Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
This can complicate decision-making processes, especially in the event of a market downturn.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
May dilute ownership and complicate decision-making.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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As is often the case with these enterprise software suites, the fine print is complicated, with varying terms for different kinds of users.
—Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
This can complicate decision-making processes, especially in the event of a market downturn.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Sizable costs levied on businesses, costs that needlessly harm and complicate exchange for customers and businesses alike.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
May dilute ownership and complicate decision-making.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 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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Yet, disentangling cartel operations from U.S. interests in Mexico could be immensely complicated.—
Maria Abi-Habib,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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As technology has improved, the paint jobs have gotten increasingly complicated and creative.—
Jesse Granger,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Speculation about his future in politics has intensified as the 18-year-old begins to take on more visible roles, both during his father's campaign and at official events.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The already-tense atmosphere only intensifies once the presence begins to fixate on Chloe.—
Elissa Suh,
Vogue,
21 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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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 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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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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Your professional world may aggravate your inner well-being as Mercury challenges Mars retrograde.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Todibo aggravated the injury in the 4-1 loss away to Manchester City this month.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ensuring a stable and sustainable power supply is both complex and urgent, particularly in key regions like Texas, where the grid is already under strain.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Global supply chains are extremely complex, running through many different countries and across borders, and new fees could force companies to start the arduous process of re-engineering those lines.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Complicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicate. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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