complicate
verb (used with object)
to make complex, intricate, involved, or difficult.
complicating
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present participleof complicate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The disruptions are adding pressure to the Saudi economy and complicating Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 plans, which rely on sustained state spending to diversify the economy and finance large-scale infrastructure projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
This meant some first responders recovered were wearing uniforms with others' names, complicating identification.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
But growing research is complicating the idea that these alternatives are automatically healthier.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
The uncertainty is also complicating plans to turn the site into a refinery for synthetic fuels based on hydrogen.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
But the girl and her little entourage showed up, complicating things.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
