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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But on December 20, 1973, at the young age of just 37, Darin died from complications of heart surgery.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026 -
This is partly because of the premature interruption of pregnancy and associated complications, but also due to logistical challenges and social inequities.—
Alexander Crider,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But across the years, as the space plane has missed one major technical deadline after another—often because of difficulties with its heat shield—the dream has faded.—
Tom Metcalfe,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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Christians there frequently face difficulties.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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The 1975 bank-heist drama breaks out a trio of songs only at its start and end, focusing instead on the interior complexities of the leading men portrayed by Al Pacino and John Cazale who want to take the money and run.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Joining or forming a joint action agency — a group that provides energy to member municipalities — requires the longest lead time due to the complexities around contract negotiations for joining such agencies.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Complicacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacies. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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