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as in difficulty
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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as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complicacy of the theory of relativity is such that it cannot be reduced to a few words that are readily comprehensible to the layman
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Noun
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Travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent as soon as possible for information on rebooking and refunds, though passengers are reporting difficulties getting assistance because of high caller volumes.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026 -
Despite those difficulties, Kalhor has built a thriving career both inside Iran and abroad, including winning a Grammy Award as part of the Silkroad Ensemble and earning three nominations as a solo artist.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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The contracts are steeped in legal and technical complexity.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.—
Graham Dunbar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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But the condition doesn’t come with health complications.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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His lawyers suggest nearly half a million have suffered severe complications.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Complicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacy. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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