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as in difficulties
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 diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
complications set in after the surgery
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Recent Examples of complications
Before the actress, known for her iconic roles in Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give, Annie Hall, and countless other films, succumbed to complications from pneumonia, she was set to drop the second installation of her home collection with the retailer Hudson Grace on November 3.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Even though covid hospitalization and death rates have fallen dramatically since the worst days of the pandemic, fatal complications related to covid remain most common among older people.
—Phillip Reese, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Hospitals became a backstop for complications and for the frailest cases, while communities worked to strengthen local food sources.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
The cause of death was listed as complications stemming from pneumonia, as well as cardiac and vascular disease.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement from his family shared with the press.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Former Vice President Dick Cheney died at age 84 from complications of pneumonia, cardiac and vascular disease.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The family prepared for the health complications that can come with a cat with a heart murmur — veterinarian visits, monitoring and extra love and care.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Even though covid hospitalization and death rates have fallen dramatically since the worst days of the pandemic, fatal complications related to covid remain most common among older people.
—Phillip Reese, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Hospitals became a backstop for complications and for the frailest cases, while communities worked to strengthen local food sources.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
The cause of death was listed as complications stemming from pneumonia, as well as cardiac and vascular disease.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement from his family shared with the press.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Former Vice President Dick Cheney died at age 84 from complications of pneumonia, cardiac and vascular disease.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The family prepared for the health complications that can come with a cat with a heart murmur — veterinarian visits, monitoring and extra love and care.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complications
Noun
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Most people can enjoy sweet potato skin, but those on low-fiber diets or with swallowing difficulties may need to limit it.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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If left untreated, infants may experience a progressive, flaccid paralysis that can lead to breathing difficulties and require weeks of hospitalization.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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According to the American Mosquito Control Association, mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also a public health concern, capable of carrying diseases like West Nile virus.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The process of pruning involves removing dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches that can attract pests and be an entryway for diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tigelaar held court over the discussion that flowed over topics including the complexities behind the adaptation of books to TV series, from the unique perspectives of the authors and the TV/film writers tasked with bringing their stories to life.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti, and highlights the cost and complexities of serving as part of a revolution.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
7 Nov. 2025
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That’s different that the crisis caused when formula produced by Abbott was linked to infant deaths and illnesses in 2022.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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For less severe illnesses, people will usually recover with rest and hydration.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But, Diabanté questions, isn’t a world without strife, oppression, war, famine, poverty and all other societal ailments what humans have been struggling for all along?—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Heat had a few of its best players out because of injuries on Saturday, but a few others played through their ailments.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The district identified major concerns with fiscal and academic conditions at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy earlier this year as the school sought charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Pathogens in human poop can remain active for a long time – over a year in outdoor environments – meaning that waste left behind today can cause severe gastrointestinal disease and other sicknesses for future visitors.—
B. Derrick Taff,
The Conversation,
29 Aug. 2025
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All their triumphs, all their sleepless nights, their loves and hates, their sicknesses, their schemes, their rises to power and their falls from it -- all gone.—
Paul Prather,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2016
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With each pot, cast iron skillet, and cooking utensil, Gilmore exemplified this longstanding tradition in Black life, negotiating her identity in America and resisting the ills of racial segregation that pervaded nearly every aspect of her community.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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That solves a lot of problems, a lot of ills of society.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Complications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complications. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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