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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
Adding more complication to this scenario is that the Board of Governors and the FOMC pull different levers.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Avoid mixing alcohol with medications or other substances is also important, as combinations can increase overdose risks of overdose, blackouts or severe medical complications.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Practicing good oral hygiene, taking your HIV medications, and visiting your dentist regularly are essential to help prevent complications.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 6 July 2025
Wilkins experienced health complications from the birth and died within a week, per the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum website.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 6 July 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Avoid mixing alcohol with medications or other substances is also important, as combinations can increase overdose risks of overdose, blackouts or severe medical complications.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Practicing good oral hygiene, taking your HIV medications, and visiting your dentist regularly are essential to help prevent complications.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 6 July 2025
Wilkins experienced health complications from the birth and died within a week, per the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum website.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complication
Noun
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Amid all the difficulties the country faces, the losses in space science might seem trivial.—
Adam Frank,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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Investigators allege James Craig bought arsenic and cyanide days before his wife was poisoned to death, searched online about how to poison someone, was having an affair and faced financial difficulties.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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Vaccination Rates Are Declining Despite the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and the potential severity of the disease, vaccination rates are declining.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Sitting or standing on the plate for just a few minutes can help with lymphatic drainage, in return reducing swelling, boosting the immune system, and lessening the chance of disease.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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As Ernest Burkhart, a simple-minded man manipulated to do unspeakable things, DiCaprio presents his character's moral conflict with complexity.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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However, depending on the scale of games, concentrating these matches into a limited number of venues may add complexity around coordinating TV broadcast timings, match sequencing, fan transportation logistics, and stadium turnaround times.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The 83-year-old singer-songwriter and former member of Grammy-winning folk duo Simon & Garfunkel announced the cancellation of two concerts in Philadelphia over the weekend due to a physical ailment.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Yet Crawford was also pitching through a knee ailment for much of last season and as a result, began the current campaign on the injured list.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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Similarly, disability insurance replaces your income if injury or illness prevents you from working for an extended period.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Having more information about the effects of injury, age, and disease on human cells can help researchers understand how cancers and other illnesses form, potentially contributing to new therapies.—
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9 July 2025
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Talking with detainees about living conditions is the most important part of a tour, Eskamani said.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Other health conditions: People with metabolic disorders like obesity or diabetes are at higher risk for developing MASH.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
12 July 2025
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Studies consistently reveal perfectionism’s links to anxiety, depression and other ills.—
Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
24 June 2025
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And then there were the potential ills of a conventional approach, like fumes spewed by laminate flooring.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Joel was unable to attend the screening due to his recent brain disorder diagnosis.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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In his June ruling following the competency hearing, Judge Bates said that six of seven doctors diagnosed Menzies with a neurological disorder but disagreed about its extent and effect.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Complication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complication. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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