as in complications
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the difference in time zones was yet another complicacy that had to be dealt with
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Noun
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The American Kennel Club suggests that dachshunds shouldn’t be allowed to run up and down stairs, or to climb on and off furniture, as this may cause unnecessary injuries or complications.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025 -
But doctors say the shot’s benefit lies in its ability to reduce the chance the infection will lead to severe complications and death.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The report noted girls in several countries cited difficulties around contraception access and agency in their decision-making around this.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Autism symptoms in adults often include social communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today, Jose Cuervo is the largest tequila producer in the world, and its historic distillery, in the eponymous town of Tequila, offers a fascinating look at the drink’s complexities.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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What are the difficulties and complexities of family bonds?—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Complicacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacies. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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