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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Ian does his best to make the most of his time with his son, but the single father has a knack for complicating things.—
Ryan Gajewski,
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29 Apr. 2026 -
These dynamic risks are prolonging inflation and complicating the path for central banks, which may need to keep interest rates higher for longer to contain price pressures.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Complexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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