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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
Using substances during adolescence can also lead to other complications.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 25 Aug. 2025
Check with a healthcare provider to avoid medication interactions or other complications before trying it.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Kloots shares her son with her late husband Nick Cordero, who died in July 2020 due to complications from COVID.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Measles can lead to serious complications, especially in young children and people with weakened immune systems.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 25 Aug. 2025
Check with a healthcare provider to avoid medication interactions or other complications before trying it.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Kloots shares her son with her late husband Nick Cordero, who died in July 2020 due to complications from COVID.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Measles can lead to serious complications, especially in young children and people with weakened immune systems.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complication
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Strategic Investment Is The Key Implementing truly effective cyber hygiene training programs can present challenges, including organizational resistance to change, resource constraints and the difficulty of seamlessly integrating training into daily operations.—
Saakshar Duggal,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Jocelyn and her husband, who are expecting a baby girl in December, have spoken at length about the difficulties with his mom.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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At the time, the law required a blood test to check for syphilis and other diseases.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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These include chronic heart, lung, or kidney diseases, depression, obesity, diabetes or physical inactivity.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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According to SmartAsset, the cost to develop a trust can range from as little as a few hundred dollars or up to several thousand dollars, depending on complexity.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Since welcoming her daughter Ella-Loren in 2022, Sumpter has used her voice to spotlight the complexities of modern motherhood.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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The back of its defense featured many injuries -- four defensive backs suffered season-ending ailments, including starting cornerbacks Devin Moore and Jason Marshall.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The idea is that the drugs would be taken with oversight from a medical professional, such as a mental health nurse or a psychiatrist, and that the experience could form a basis for battling PTSD or depression or other ailments.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
18 Aug. 2025
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Wide receiver Jalen Coker (illness) stayed at the team hotel instead of attending the joint practice.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Most people infected with West Nile do not feel sick, the CDC says, though about 1 in 5 people develop a fever and other flu-like symptoms and 1 in about 150 people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing security operations.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Boone County deputies shot Both deputies underwent surgery at UC Medical Center and were in stable condition, Ridgell said.—
Enquirer staff,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Most of us wouldn’t consider the Middle Ages the epitome of medical sophistication, thanks to our perception of their barbaric and (from a modern perspective) ridiculous strategies for helping the ill.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
17 July 2025
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But the voters differed on how to remedy South Korea’s economic ills.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 June 2025
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Compton and team analyzed data of over 2,500 people who had reported a history of substance abuse disorders and struggled to stay clean in the last four years.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Less than a year later, he was diagnosed with FTD — a group of brain disorders that can lead to speech issues, loss of motor skills and personality changes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Complication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complication. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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