complexing

verb

present participle of complex
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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  • But there are complicating factors that are stymying that growth, and they are tied in large part to imports.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Mortgage rates just hit the highest level since 2023, further complicating the economic picture as inflation remains high and investors grow increasingly concerned about the federal government’s fiscal footing.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
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“Complexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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