complexities

noun

plural of complexity
as in complications
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 The World Cup offers us a fascinating glimpse at the complexities of national pride and identity. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 Both experts agree a headline or a story – including one like this that attempts to go deeper than a police press release – will never explain the complexities of these types of cases. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 Biodiversity in and around the water, the effects of pollution and recovery, and the beautiful complexities of entire ecosystems are just waiting to be revealed. — Jenny Whilde, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 Manually coded simulations grounded in physics can help train robots more cheaply in virtual environments but can fail to capture many real-world complexities and uncertainties. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 Despite these complexities, active carriers maintain powerful air wings with F/A-18 Super Hornets and other advanced aircraft. — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 These tools are centered on navigating the complexities of Western healthcare systems, understanding the value of alternative therapies, and managing emotional, financial, and administrative burdens while holding on to hope. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Chinese humanoid makers pay companies like X-Humanoid up to $150 an hour for physical interaction data, depending on the complexities of these chores, said Jiang Weilai, head of the facility X-Humanoid. — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexities
  1. complications
  2. difficulties
  3. intricacies
Noun
  • Among the potential complications are severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and loss of fluid volume in the body, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of complications
Noun
  • The setback stems from difficulties manufacturing a key circuit board at the heart of the system, SemiAnalysis said in a post on Monday.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Common symptoms include headache, dizziness, memory problems, and balance difficulties.
    — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of difficulties
Noun
  • In the years since, the former redevelopment agency worked to come up with a project scope, but ran into various obstacles given the intricacies of the corridor and the various stakeholders, Bibler said.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • While Lopez focused on the intricacies of the industry, Shirazi concentrated on building the operational structure required to support growth.
    — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Definition of intricacies

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