Thesaurus results for COMPLICATIONS

complications

noun

plural of complication

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 But on December 20, 1973, at the young age of just 37, Darin died from complications of heart surgery. —

Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 This is partly because of the premature interruption of pregnancy and associated complications, but also due to logistical challenges and social inequities. —

Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 Shooting at Venice Beach presented a myriad of complications, sparking complaints about red-tape over the past month. —

Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026 Medical research shows that pregnancy carries substantially higher risks of blood clots, stroke, and cardiovascular complications than hormonal contraception. —

Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 This is especially important for high-risk pregnancies, as having the right support and guidance can significantly reduce complications and improve outcomes. —

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026 Dane, meanwhile, died from complications of ALS in early 2026. —

Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 Congenital urinary tract conditions can lead to serious complications, including fetal loss and kidney failure in childhood or later in life, and may increase the risk of lifelong kidney disease, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. —

Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026 Arbuckle took a second medical leave for respiratory complications from COVID from January 2024 through March 2024, according to court records. —

Chase Jordan april 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026

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This project encountered several delays, and POSCO dropped it a few years ago due to difficulties in acquiring land, according to a Reuters report.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The wayward high-schoolers of the HBO series are now young adults, encountering the difficulties that come with entering the real world and trying to establish themselves.

— Molly Lambert, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026