complexifying

verb

present participle of complexify
as in complicating
to make complex or difficult my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it

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  1. complicating
  2. intensifying
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  • Bond yields Persistent inflation, tariffs and whipsawing gas prices are not the only obstacles complicating the task for the Fed.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Nepalese officials said that dozens of bridges were destroyed and nearly 40 kilometers (25 miles) of roads were damaged, complicating search efforts.
    — Shristi Kafle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of complicating
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  • Huge challenges remain, however, with European companies facing intensifying competition from China.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Emergency services have been battling wildfires driven by an intensifying El Nino pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia and Brunei, according to the National Disaster Management Agency.
    — Muhammad Hatta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensifying
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“Complexifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexifying. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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