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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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Other signs to look out for of your gut needing some TLC include getting sick more often than usual, diminished energy levels and difficulty concentrating, says Jones.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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As for the Mets, pitching helped overcome hitting difficulties.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
24 June 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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And that doctrine — developed in Gaza where targets are five minutes away — has now been adapted to Iran, with all the complexity that entails.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Isabel Wilkerson reflects on this year's Juneteenth celebrations and the complexities of the Black experience in America.—
Ben Abrams,
NPR,
19 June 2025
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In Eastern medicine, the fruit, seeds and tree leaves are used to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs and inflammation.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the Thunder’s ailment in this one was turnovers.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 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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But then there are the rare illnesses that produce truly violent forces.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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The woman was listed in stable condition at an area hospital, according to police.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
19 June 2025
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Even under normal conditions, the country’s isolated and underfunded healthcare system struggles to meet the needs of its people.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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Sly Stone fused joyful visions of the country with a deep understanding of its worst ills.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2025
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Many of the societal ills described by RFK Jr. in his public statements — and this report — are indeed concerning.—
Christina Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2025
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Erin Morrow, a native of Powder Springs, Georgia, was diagnosed at age 20 with a cardiac conduction disorder that left her at risk of sudden cardiac arrest.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Federal regulators have already approved several gene therapies to help treat certain conditions, including blood disorders like sickle cell disease, neurological conditions like spinal muscular atrophy in kids, and cancers, including certain types of leukemias and lymphomas.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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“Complication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complication. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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