complicates

verb

Definition of complicatesnext
present tense third-person singular of complicate
1
as in intensifies
to make complex or difficult the need to go to both a PTA conference and condo board meeting really complicates tonight's schedule

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2
as in deepens
to make more severe asthma that has recently been complicated by a bout of bronchitis

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complicates
  1. intensifies
  2. deepens
  3. exacerbates
  4. worsens
  5. expands
Verb
  • As the competition intensifies in the quarterfinals, expect the stakes to rise, with teams vying for a spot in the semifinals.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And social media intensifies this.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of intensifies
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  • This mission creep not only dilutes Medicaid’s effectiveness but also deepens state dependency on federal dollars, threatening both fiscal responsibility and state sovereignty.
    Gary D. Alexander, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Participation in research not only deepens subject matter expertise but also builds transferable skills like critical thinking and data analysis.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of deepens
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  • An international context dominated by tariffs and decoupling only exacerbates these problems.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The lack of regulation around its use exacerbates these risks.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of exacerbates
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  • During Bilbao’s Semana Grande, Jone lives her first love with Olga, as her father’s Parkinson’s illness worsens.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Symptoms include severe pain below the ribs that worsens when laughing, twisting, coughing, or bending.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of worsens
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  • This will start a new story that expands until 2039—a story centered on your 11th house of community and higher ideals.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
  • League officials have also said Las Vegas has a strong bid, and while losing out for the 30th slot, is still in contention if the league expands further.
    Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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