as in complicates
to make complex or difficult
my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it
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War complicates the domestic front, turning any dissent into treason.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026 -
This complicates the story that weight-loss marketing is often offering to consumers.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Roasting peaches intensifies their flavor, and in this old-school recipe, they're mashed and mixed into a rich custard before churning into a creamy, fruit-forward ice cream.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Still, as the day unfolds, the sun's alignment to Pluto intensifies deeper fears around control, recognition and power.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Complexifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexifies. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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