COMPLEXIFIES Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

complexifies

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present tense third-person singular of complexify

as in complicates

to make complex or difficult my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it

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Iran war complicates interest rate debate Earlier this year, the FOMC wrestled with lowering rates versus holding them steady despite higher prices.

— Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
This high salt content complicates conventional whey processing, while the combination of salt and a large amount of organic material also makes simply dumping the stuff a bad idea.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

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The disclosure intensifies criticism of officials who dismissed concerns about sailors’ conditions as the administration offers no clear timeline for ending the war.

— Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Deforestation contributes to erosion, damages biodiverse areas, threatens wildlife and humans who rely on the forest, and intensifies disasters from extreme weather.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

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