- present tense form of complicate (3rd person singular).
complicates
Example Sentences
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Many institutional investors say the apparent disconnect between Japan’s economic fundamentals and the yen’s persistent weakness complicates portfolio steering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Mr. Romm complicates matters further by adding quotes from other sources to Stobaeus’ selections, diluting the book’s ability to show us the anthologist’s true intent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
The immediate reappearance of Colbert in a different format complicates that framing, suggesting not an endpoint but a transition across media forms.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
That threatens to put more pressure on American households already feeling the squeeze from higher prices and further complicates the Federal Reserve’s battle against persistent inflation under incoming Chair Kevin Warsh.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
My mother also dated his brother, which complicates the situation.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
