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as in difficulties
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 diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
complications set in after the surgery
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Recent Examples of complications
Mandatory reporting of complications is gone.
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Lila Rose, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The pair revisit past complications in their relationship before acting on their unbreakable connection and choosing to be together.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
It’s also plagued by confusing time jumps, clunky dialogue that tells rather than shows and plot complications that get too complicated, bordering on overkill.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
Julión Álvarez, who sold out SoFi Stadium three times last year, was forced to cancel a Texas stadium show over similar visa complications earlier this year.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
If untreated, the illness can progress into a chronic phase, which may remain silent for years but can eventually cause serious complications, including heart rhythm problems, an enlarged heart or digestive issues.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Advertisement To be sure, embracing this pirate-like model of cybercrime prevention would require new regulator structures and would invite new complications.
—Rick Bennett, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Hagerty died at a hospital in Grand Forks from complications related to a stroke, according to her daughter Gail Hagerty.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
When Cochrane died in 1913, at 74, from complications following a stroke, there was a growing commercial market for dishwashers in the United States.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Lila Rose, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The pair revisit past complications in their relationship before acting on their unbreakable connection and choosing to be together.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
It’s also plagued by confusing time jumps, clunky dialogue that tells rather than shows and plot complications that get too complicated, bordering on overkill.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
Julión Álvarez, who sold out SoFi Stadium three times last year, was forced to cancel a Texas stadium show over similar visa complications earlier this year.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
If untreated, the illness can progress into a chronic phase, which may remain silent for years but can eventually cause serious complications, including heart rhythm problems, an enlarged heart or digestive issues.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Advertisement To be sure, embracing this pirate-like model of cybercrime prevention would require new regulator structures and would invite new complications.
—Rick Bennett, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Hagerty died at a hospital in Grand Forks from complications related to a stroke, according to her daughter Gail Hagerty.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
When Cochrane died in 1913, at 74, from complications following a stroke, there was a growing commercial market for dishwashers in the United States.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complications
Noun
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It's become well established as an excellent choice for elderly people with nutrition problems or swallowing difficulties.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fathers spoke of feeling abandoned by the government and the difficulties of getting help.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the current era, the government health system might need to rely more on private health care facilities, especially to help tackle other surging diseases like malaria, already rising in Southern Africa.—
Brian Simpson,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Public health experts have widely credited the shots protecting against MMRV, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 for lowering the prevalence of diseases, but several ACIP members cast doubt over the safety and efficacy of the vaccines this week.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Renowned legal journalist Jeffrey Toobin will be the keynote, offering perspective on justice, mercy, and the complexities of the legal system.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The film told the story of an underachieving stoner (Rogen) and an ambitious TV reporter (Katherine Heigl) who, after their one-night stand results in pregnancy, must navigate the complexities of becoming parents while getting to know each other.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Children suffering from malnutrition can be more susceptible to contracting other illnesses, and children with preexisting conditions can be more vulnerable to becoming malnourished, experts say.—
Pablo Robles,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Childhood illnesses had severely weakened her own heart.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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In addition, wide receiver Jauan Jennings didn't practice on Friday for the third day in a row, and he's listed as questionable because of ankle and shoulder ailments.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Urban streams, even once restored, suffer a number of ailments intrinsic to their circumstances and surroundings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike conventional nylon, these fibers are biodegradable under certain conditions, yet remain durable, silky-soft.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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By carefully adjusting the conditions of its trap and then releasing it briefly, the researchers could measure its velocity distribution.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pathogens in human poop can remain active for a long time – over a year in outdoor environments – meaning that waste left behind today can cause severe gastrointestinal disease and other sicknesses for future visitors.—
B. Derrick Taff,
The Conversation,
29 Aug. 2025
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Held at the Abrons Arts Center, a core program within the Henry Street Settlement, Bittar created his vision of a Nineties-era beauty pageant in a commentary reflecting current-day societal ills, primarily aimed at the LGBTQ community, notably trans women and women in general.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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One dares to hope that Hollywood, for all its current ills, may finally be turning a corner, reverting back to when new ideas were held at a premium.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Complications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complications. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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