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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the food allergies of the guests were just another complication for the couple trying to plan their wedding reception
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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
complications set in after the surgery
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as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
a problem of such irreducible complication as to defy any easy solution
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Recent Examples of complication
Following a diabetic-friendly diet can help control blood glucose levels and prevent complications such as kidney, nerve, and eye damage.3
Can People With Diabetes Eat Bananas?
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious health complications, especially in young children.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
But even if it is eventually forced to part with the browser, there’s a whole heap of complications that will further delay any spin-off.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Things have reportedly gotten so bad that when Charles was hospitalized on March 27 related to complications from his treatment, Harry learned about it through the media.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious health complications, especially in young children.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
But even if it is eventually forced to part with the browser, there’s a whole heap of complications that will further delay any spin-off.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Things have reportedly gotten so bad that when Charles was hospitalized on March 27 related to complications from his treatment, Harry learned about it through the media.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complication
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Mixed Performance Metrics: While PepsiCo has seen modest revenue growth (averaging 5% over the past three years) and retains a moderate operating margin of 14%, the latest quarterly outcomes underscore the difficulties of reconciling volume reductions with pricing power in the current landscape.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In March, three high-profile women streamers were stalked while streaming at the Santa Monica Pier, igniting a conversation about the dangers and difficulties of being so visible in a world increasingly dominated by misogyny.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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This marks a major shift from older Alzheimer's treatments, which could only manage symptoms without slowing down the disease much.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Alzheimer's researchers believe the disease takes root with brain changes before memory and thinking problems surface.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Volatility, complexity, and exponential technology define modern times.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Why Leaders Need To Make Space For Uncertainty Today’s workplace is shaped by rapid change and increasing complexity.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The North American run of the tour, which kicked off last April, was plagued with several cancellations and postponements due to the singer suffering various ailments.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Francis died Monday at 88 years old following a life-threatening battle with respiratory ailments.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Pet owners should watch for signs of illness and consult a veterinarian with concerns, according to Douglas County health officials.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Modern medicine’s first attempt to cure psychiatric illness through surgery may be traced back to the late 19th century, when Gottlieb Burckhardt, a Swiss psychiatrist, removed tissue from the cerebral cortex in a half-dozen patients.—
Frieda Klotz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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Infectious fungal spores have an easier time remaining viable and spreading in damp or humid conditions.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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Despite the rising rate of PPD potentially reflecting improved screening and diagnosis practices, the study stresses the importance of developing and implementing interventions to prevent the condition.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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From worrying about how much TV little kids can watch to what social media is doing to the mental health of teens, parenting has turned into a constant battle against the ills of the screen.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Every possible ill, every source of embarrassment to their bourgeois sensibilities, was blamed on the plant.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Typically, a neurologist may suspect the disorder by identifying characteristic voice breaks when the patients is speaking.—
Indu Subramanian,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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His bill also proposed creating a center at the University of South Florida to study the links between substance use disorder and mental health issues.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Complication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complication. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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