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Recent Examples of overcomplicated
The customization can also make the game a tad too overcomplicated, a funny contrast to the mindless destruction.
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PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
But the humor is forced to compete with seriously overcomplicated plotting in a sequel that entangles its horror comedy roots with uninspired espionage elements, becoming a convoluted mishmash with shades of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Mission: Impossible and the Austin Powers franchise.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
But many doctors say the process has become overcomplicated and overly expansive, frequently delaying necessary care.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Resilience does not have to be an overcomplicated act of leadership.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Adding another type of account to the already overcomplicated savings laws is the opposite of what Congress should be doing.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 May 2025
Ultimately, what results is a muddled mess and overcomplicated visuals that can cause customers to tune out.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Rather than overwhelming users with overcomplicated controls, Della’s systems are designed to respond quietly and predictably.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
This could result in overcomplicated plans that neglect to address the workforce's actual needs.
—Richard Polak, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
But the humor is forced to compete with seriously overcomplicated plotting in a sequel that entangles its horror comedy roots with uninspired espionage elements, becoming a convoluted mishmash with shades of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Mission: Impossible and the Austin Powers franchise.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
But many doctors say the process has become overcomplicated and overly expansive, frequently delaying necessary care.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Resilience does not have to be an overcomplicated act of leadership.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Adding another type of account to the already overcomplicated savings laws is the opposite of what Congress should be doing.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 May 2025
Ultimately, what results is a muddled mess and overcomplicated visuals that can cause customers to tune out.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Rather than overwhelming users with overcomplicated controls, Della’s systems are designed to respond quietly and predictably.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
This could result in overcomplicated plans that neglect to address the workforce's actual needs.
—Richard Polak, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcomplicated
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Experts say this order – and others like it – ignores existing science that shows the issue is much more complicated.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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The distinction between a studio apartment and a one-bedroom apartment is quite simple, but understanding why the former can be a better option than the latter is slightly more complicated.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 July 2025
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The images showed her with long, dirty blond locks instead of the convoluted composition crafted by colorist Brad Johns especially for Bessette-Kennedy.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
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The year-long FOI battle is connected to a convoluted and bitter political rift that has dogged Bloomfield for the past two years under Mayor Danielle Wong’s administration.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
16 July 2025
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Advocates argue that these policies are traumatizing for the children and that legal representation is crucial for navigating the complex immigration system.—
Nicol León,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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The latest of the spacecraft, known as sounding rockets, most recently made a successful quick trip to space to study one of the most complex regions of the sun's atmosphere following a New Mexico launch.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Tariffs, trade wars and economic uncertainty complicate operations and planning.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Now, sometimes the people or circumstances around us complicate that endeavor.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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Anne Hathaway wears an intricate scarf and shades on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York City on July 25.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Nearby, Peacock Alley Lounge—the beating heart of the hotel–now feels more like a salon, with musicians playing nightly and guests craning for a closer look at the intricate ceiling.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Since 2019, OpenAI has methodically shifted power away from its nonprofit parent organization into a tangled web of business deals and investor relationships.—
Orson Aguilar,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Ecosystems persist below the concrete and above it, creating a tangled, messy, vibrant example of cohabitation.—
Krista Langlois,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Christian extremists overthrow the U.S. government and institute an elaborate system of reproductive slavery: Fertile women are sent to live with high-ranking officials who rape and impregnate them, then take the children to raise as their own.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Beginning with an elaborate caper and car chase through the streets of Cairo that would make Tom Cruise jealous, The Bad Guys 2 seeks to outshine the original at every turn.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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In mid-2021, after a solid decade of navigating the labyrinthine American visa system, my wife and I moved to the United States.—
Jack Barlow,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2025
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In this harrowing and labyrinthine masterpiece, Rivera Garza ultimately goes one step further, unsettlingly implicating readers themselves.—
Katie Kitamura,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Overcomplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcomplicated. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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