- present tense form of complicate (3rd person singular).
complicates
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Climate change complicates the picture because the oceans are now warmer, but scientists can strip out that background effect to determine the absolute rise.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
In Greece, his dual citizenship complicates efforts by authorities to extradite him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Here’s what complicates the monster story, and what Hollywood has failed to illustrate in this movie: I also found a young man failed by nearly every system around him.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
“Even when districts ultimately receive the money, that kind of maneuver complicates cash flow, raises uncertainty and pushes districts toward short-term decisions rather than stable strategies,” Barrera said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
“This complicates things,” Lydia said when they were done.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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