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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the food allergies of the guests were just another complication for the couple trying to plan their wedding reception
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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
complications set in after the surgery
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as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
a problem of such irreducible complication as to defy any easy solution
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Recent Examples of complication
Each creation is meticulously hand-finished, often featuring grand complications, artistic enameling, or intricate engravings.
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
The researchers noted no increase in dangerous complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening complication of diabetes that occurs when there’s a lack of insulin and the body has to burn fat for energy instead of glucose, leading to a buildup of ketones in the blood.
—New Atlas, 25 June 2025
This can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other complications.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2025
The conflict in the Middle East has added to complications for airlines that have been dealing with restricted airspace since the Ukraine war began in 2022 and Russian airspace closed for many carriers.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 June 2025
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
The researchers noted no increase in dangerous complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening complication of diabetes that occurs when there’s a lack of insulin and the body has to burn fat for energy instead of glucose, leading to a buildup of ketones in the blood.
—New Atlas, 25 June 2025
This can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other complications.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2025
The conflict in the Middle East has added to complications for airlines that have been dealing with restricted airspace since the Ukraine war began in 2022 and Russian airspace closed for many carriers.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complication
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Some players have been mixed on the game's difficulty – or lack thereof – and PC optimization could certainly be better, but nobody has any complaints about the gameplay itself.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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In times of crisis, having no financial cushion means that a franchise brand may not only have insufficient funds to keep going when income is restricted, but also may not have the ability to make the changes needed to navigate the difficulties ahead.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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After Yang was found, Police thanked those who assisted in the search for the missing man, who also has Parkinson’s disease.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Do control the Asian psyllid insects with an insecticide spray at each flush of growth to prevent the spread of greening disease.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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The complexity of art and collectibles planning means procrastination can be costly.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As app stores grow, both in volume and complexity, the tools used to screen them will need to evolve at the same pace.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The 83-year-old singer-songwriter and former member of Grammy-winning folk duo Simon & Garfunkel announced the cancellation of two concerts in Philadelphia over the weekend due to a physical ailment.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Brown only threw 55 1/3 innings in 15 games (eight starts) during 2024 because of a neck ailment that sidelined him most of the season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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But then there are the rare illnesses that produce truly violent forces.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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No chronic illness, no prescription medications, normal blood work and all that in my physical exams.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Similar conditions will persist on Thursday in the southeast, but clearer conditions are expected for cities like New York, Boston, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia for the holiday, according to the NWS.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Those conditions included normalizing relations with Syria's neighbors, including Israel, as well as the United States.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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And then there were the potential ills of a conventional approach, like fumes spewed by laminate flooring.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Zooming in on mitochondria might offer a reassuringly specific and seemingly scientific explanation of the many real ills of the U.S. population, but ultimately, Means and MAHA are only helping obscure the big picture.—
Hannah Seo,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2025
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In a world where ordinary systems wind down toward greater disorder (the second law of thermodynamics), Ilya Prigogine was taken by the question of how life keeps winding up.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Hartford Healthcare Institute of Living advises that hoarding is considered a neurobiological disorder.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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“Complication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complication. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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