Explore Complicates through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Complicates meaning
third-person singular simple present indicative of complicate
Using Complicates
- The main meaning on this page is: third-person singular simple present indicative of complicate
- In the example corpus, complicates often appears in combinations such as: complicates the, further complicates, which complicates.
Context around Complicates
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 8 middle, 9 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Complicates
- In this selection, "complicates" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 20.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, further, birth, undoubtedly, things, everything and matters stand out and add context to how "complicates" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a delay complicates that masson and actors which complicates things when. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "complicates" sits close to words such as abhorrent, actuality and belted, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with complicates
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
So a delay complicates that," Masson said. (7 words)
Carr has a no-trade clause, which complicates things. (9 words)
It was not a teenage girl, which complicates things. (9 words)
A Gaza ceasefire proposal that the US and mediators Egypt and Qatar have worked on for months is no longer feasible, Miller said, and the lack of command and control within Hamas also complicates the negotiation process. (37 words)
As it turns out, they're actually just actors, which complicates things when the three realize they might be the only thing standing in the way of the fearsome bandits targeting the village. (33 words)
The latest classified documents scandal also complicates the Justice Department’s pursuit of Trump and whether or not to prosecute him for classified documents found at his Florida estate Mar-a-Lago. (32 words)
Life happens: what if there’s a storm, or a family emergency, or some other unintended issue that complicates getting to the polls? (23 words)
Example sentences (20)
Adding the Israeli request to sign a “limited defense treaty” with the U.S. complicates everything.
As it turns out, they're actually just actors, which complicates things when the three realize they might be the only thing standing in the way of the fearsome bandits targeting the village.
As Professor Smith told PA news agency, the different anatomy of trans women and cis women (women who have identified as female since birth), complicates matters.
As they write, record, and perform together, it becomes clear how intricately linked they are artistically, and how that connection both enhances and complicates their marriage.
But it undoubtedly complicates the already delicate task of selling that agreement to Republicans who are loath to compromise.
Carr has a no-trade clause, which complicates things.
Eddie’s story seems crucial to Guterl’s views on how race complicates the family’s dynamics, but Guterl renders it too vaguely here to give a full understanding.
For Hopkins, Kyler Murray’s torn ACL complicates next season as well.
However, he is hiding a dark secret behind the disappearance of his partner, which further complicates the case.
However, Queen Sareth’s presence in Trantor complicates things for the Genetic Dynasty.
It was not a teenage girl, which complicates things.
Life happens: what if there’s a storm, or a family emergency, or some other unintended issue that complicates getting to the polls?
One thing that complicates the recruitment of Venoms across the multiverse is that not a lot of them are stable.
Rainfall in the U.S.-Mexico border region complicates wastewater treatment, leading to untreated sewage being diverted into the Tijuana River and flowing into the ocean in south Imperial Beach.
Research that treating offenders in humiliating ways damages their sense of self and complicates their integration into society.
So a delay complicates that," Masson said.
The lack of transparency in the activities of dark money groups further complicates the issue and undermines the integrity of the electoral process.
The latest classified documents scandal also complicates the Justice Department’s pursuit of Trump and whether or not to prosecute him for classified documents found at his Florida estate Mar-a-Lago.
Why May’s Jobs Data Complicates Inflation Picture for the Fednytimes.
A Gaza ceasefire proposal that the US and mediators Egypt and Qatar have worked on for months is no longer feasible, Miller said, and the lack of command and control within Hamas also complicates the negotiation process.
Common combinations with complicates
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: