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something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the political complexities that the secretary-general must deal with
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Recent Examples of complexities
Navigating the complexities of building around Dončić while still honoring what worked over the past season won’t be easy.
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Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Prosecutors will get their turn later Tuesday to make their case to the jury, which will have to sift through the complexities of a yearslong relationship between Weinstein and Mann.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Thurman, already honored with a 2024 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship and a 2023 Florida Review Editor’s Prize for Fiction, has a masterful command of her subject matter and the complexities of a family drama in her first novel.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
As Americans more readily embrace world cinema and non-English languages, The Envelope spoke with six interpreters about the complexities of a role that has become increasingly visible and valuable — and, for a change, turned the spotlight on their underappreciated work.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Now the 34-year-old and youngest member on the City Council would have to juggle the complexities of representing Oak Park and Parkway, strategizing a successful campaign and growing a baby.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Mel cares for her sister while dealing with the complexities of the ER.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Sardinia offers one of the clearest cases of what can go wrong when renewable-energy developers and authorities fail to consider the complexities of the local situation on the ground.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
As filming commenced, unforeseen complexities piled up to the sky.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Prosecutors will get their turn later Tuesday to make their case to the jury, which will have to sift through the complexities of a yearslong relationship between Weinstein and Mann.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Thurman, already honored with a 2024 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship and a 2023 Florida Review Editor’s Prize for Fiction, has a masterful command of her subject matter and the complexities of a family drama in her first novel.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
As Americans more readily embrace world cinema and non-English languages, The Envelope spoke with six interpreters about the complexities of a role that has become increasingly visible and valuable — and, for a change, turned the spotlight on their underappreciated work.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Now the 34-year-old and youngest member on the City Council would have to juggle the complexities of representing Oak Park and Parkway, strategizing a successful campaign and growing a baby.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Mel cares for her sister while dealing with the complexities of the ER.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Sardinia offers one of the clearest cases of what can go wrong when renewable-energy developers and authorities fail to consider the complexities of the local situation on the ground.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
As filming commenced, unforeseen complexities piled up to the sky.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexities
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Her husband died about a week later of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s, authorities said.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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In Scotland, Labor's difficulties were laid bare as John Swinney secured a decisive victory, dealing a further blow to Starmer’s authority.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Since they were rescued, the children — who had motor difficulties and health issues; were sleeping in cribs and wearing diapers — have been in the care of child protective services and are receiving treatment from psychologists, El País reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Late in the picture, a display of kindness from the elderly Catalan woman Lucila looks after introduces an unexpected reciprocity of care — even with those unfamiliar with her sorrows and the intricacies of her cultural background.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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But for many experts steeped in the intricacies of missing persons cases, the Guthrie investigation also has raised questions about whether the general public has been conditioned to hold outsized and unrealistic expectations of law enforcement’s capabilities.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Complexities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexities. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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