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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
Amy Gais / Made By History, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
The complex case has many possibilities, and the pursuit of a new trial is just one path the brothers are exploring in their quest to rejoin society.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
Domínguez, who didn’t get many minor league reps in left last year due to injuries, spent a chunk of his offseason at the Yankees’ player development complex.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Wells offers us a model of political resistance to racial injustice that implies the complex negotiation of principles when confronted with sustained pressures, in practice, by the institutions and norms that perpetuate white supremacy and racial oppression.
—Amy Gais / Made By History, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
The complex case has many possibilities, and the pursuit of a new trial is just one path the brothers are exploring in their quest to rejoin society.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
East Dorm focuses on humanizing prisoners Toward the back of the Idaho Department of Correction’s vast complex south of Boise, the East Dorm’s bright blue, orange and red exterior sticks out amid the South Idaho Correctional Institution’s older red brick buildings.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
Domínguez, who didn’t get many minor league reps in left last year due to injuries, spent a chunk of his offseason at the Yankees’ player development complex.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complex
Adjective
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Although these big chip platforms are complicated to make, Nvidia can apply lessons learned from the Blackwell ramp to future product iterations.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Administrators’ choices on admissions are made even more complicated by a weird dynamic in play across higher ed.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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The design, which took more than 300 hours to make, included a corset bodice with intricate sparkling details that dripped down to the rest of the silk skirt.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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His intricate, mesmerizing, metal, light, and shadow sculptures in MICAS’ barrel vaults prove particularly sublime.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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In response, prison agency officials emailed staff at other facilities in search of volunteers from across the country willing to work at the rural New England lockup.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Cooper Storage facility and the Union County District Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for comment.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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During his tenure, City Hall launched an online child care application system known as MyCity and dramatically reduced copays for the lowest income families.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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But the consequences of dismantling government agencies, systems and services could be more widespread and severe than slimming down a tech company.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The love triangle is already complicated by the intrusive memories of Mark’s outie, who is pining after the specter of his dead wife, Gemma (Dichen Lachman), but the situation reaches unprecedented messiness after Helena Eagan tracks down Mark’s outie in a restaurant and flirts with him.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The questions were as straightforward as the technicalities were complicated: how should Gaza be governed and reconstructed after the Israel-Hamas war is over, without having to resort to ethnic cleansing?—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Swiss skincare import creates sophisticated formulations featuring pure alpine ingredients from high altitude plants and Triple DNA, a patented marine DNA extract that deeply hydrates and boosts cell renewal.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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These symbols are part of an entirely undeciphered script from a sophisticated ancient civilization thousands of years old.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, elements of the FSMA that require food manufacturers to keep more detailed records are set to go into effect within a year, and companies will need to comply, Le said.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Biden administration released monthly detailed data about removals and returns.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Fox Sports owns half of the league, and Birmingham finished as one of the top viewership markets on the network last season.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The network also revealed a further slate of longstanding Opry members who will be making appearances on the telecast, including Bill Anderson, Jeannie Seely, Lauren Alaina, Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Chris Janson and Dustin Lynch.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Complex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complex. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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