as in complicating
to make complex or difficult
my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it
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Forecasters expect 3 to 6 inches of snow in some areas, with gusty winds reducing visibility and complicating travel.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025 -
But there are already some variables complicating the timeline.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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This move is part of an intensifying global competition for seabed resources, with nations like the United States also vying for control.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The state has also advanced in large-scale restoration through innovative mechanisms such as restoration concessions, while intensifying actions to combat deforestation and forest fires.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Complexifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexifying. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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