complexified

verb

past tense of complexify
as in complicated
to make complex or difficult my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it

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  1. complicated
  2. intensified
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  • Rising new car prices and frequent recalls can make choosing the right SUV for your family complicated.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The unresolved wildfire liability risk has also complicated PG&E’s push to regain an investment-grade credit rating.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • With peace efforts stalled, Russia has intensified its attacks on Kyiv and other cities with relentless bombardments recently stretching into daylight hours, taking advantage of Ukraine’s shortage of air defensive systems.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Zelenskyy links Russian strikes to envoys’ visit The air war between Russia and Ukraine has intensified as troops have struggled to make progress along the 1,250-kilometer (775-mile) front line.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
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