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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Her husband died about a week later of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s, authorities said.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026 -
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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The news came after the budget airline's years of financial difficulties.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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These difficulties have led the Mexican government to consider fracking, a proposal that sparked backlash from environmental organizations.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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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.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Considered the gold standard of journalism excellence, the Poynter Institute is a nonprofit organization that works to address the complexities facing the news industry, support press freedoms and foster trust of information.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Complicacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacies. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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