as in complicating
to make complex or difficult
my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it
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But as is often the case in pro sports, arbitration, the private dispute resolution method, is a complicating factor.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026 -
State media also reported that blueprints provided by the mine did not match the site’s actual layout, complicating rescue operations, the outlet added.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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Israel is also intensifying its military activities in the West Bank.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Driven by persistent inflation, uncertain interest rates, fluctuations in energy markets, and intensifying regional conflicts, as well as unpredictable global trade policies, economic volatility tops their list—not a surprise considering the current uncertainty in the geopolitical landscape.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Complexifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexifying. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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