as in complicating
to make complex or difficult
there's no need to complex what should be a simple process for obtaining a building permit
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complicating
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The only factor complicating a further invasion would be the political cost at home.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Differences in how often vaccinated people versus unvaccinated people visit health care professionals are a common complicating factor that affects vaccine studies, explains Niemi Eide.—
Tara Haelle,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Complexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexing. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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