complexifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of complexify
as in complicates
to make complex or difficult my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it

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  1. complicates
  2. intensifies
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  • This shift complicates Colorado's inclusive pre-K initiative aimed at ensuring that virtually all 4-year-olds in the state get a pre-K education.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Georgia Supreme Court ruling complicates property tax relief proposals.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of complicates
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  • The nonbinding vote comes as Washington intensifies pressure on Cuba, whose fuel shortages have fueled power outages disrupting cooking, water service and communications.
    — Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s influence over Republican voters intensifies these incentives.
    — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of intensifies
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