complicate
verb (used with object)
to make complex, intricate, involved, or difficult.
are complicating
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present progressiveof complicate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The Federal Reserve will release minutes from its March meeting Wednesday, as investors assess a surge in oil prices and rising geopolitical tensions that are complicating the outlook for inflation.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
But steep terrain, limited road access and the approaching severe weather are complicating the cleanup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
But supply-chain snarls and permitting challenges are complicating everything, and the U.S. isn’t building transmission infrastructure or power plants fast enough to meet the sudden surge in demand for electricity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
Election officials say the challenges are complicating the work they’re already doing to keep their voter rolls updated.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2024
Global banks face a particular challenge when expanding in the kingdom: While they rely on deals from entities such as the PIF, those same state vehicles are complicating those growth plans.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2023
