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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
Women who are at least 16 weeks into their pregnancy can visit the OB ED for urgent issues such as severe pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, or complications related to fertility.
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Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Hall, who died at age 63 in 2022 following health complications after hip surgery, was a two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Most Big Oil and major refining players stayed out of the Citgo bidding because of all the legal and geopolitical complications, energy analysts said.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Parents should get their children ages six months and older vaccinated as soon as possible to decrease the risk of severe complications.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
As the operation ended, there were complications, Wardlaw said.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Beyond all the drama, intrigue and financial complications of being a band, Fuerza Regida is still rising in the music industry — and reinvigorating cultural pride among many Mexican Americans.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Adults age 65 and older, children age 4 and younger, and those with certain underlying health conditions are at the highest risk for complications.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Hall, who died at age 63 in 2022 following health complications after hip surgery, was a two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Most Big Oil and major refining players stayed out of the Citgo bidding because of all the legal and geopolitical complications, energy analysts said.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Parents should get their children ages six months and older vaccinated as soon as possible to decrease the risk of severe complications.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
As the operation ended, there were complications, Wardlaw said.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Beyond all the drama, intrigue and financial complications of being a band, Fuerza Regida is still rising in the music industry — and reinvigorating cultural pride among many Mexican Americans.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Adults age 65 and older, children age 4 and younger, and those with certain underlying health conditions are at the highest risk for complications.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complications
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The shelter also had problems serving the existing community, taking in fewer animals due to difficulties moving them through adoption or rescue, and placing greater emphasis on caring for sick or injured animals.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The popular Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, won’t be back this year because of organizational difficulties, the Music Row website reported.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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If your plants were plagued by pests or diseases during the growing season, leaving diseased plant debris in your garden allows problems to overwinter and reinfect your plants in spring.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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When making cuts, prune at a 45-degree angle to help water run off and prevent diseases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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The case against Comey poses more legal complexities, as the statute of limitations expired less than a week after he was indicted.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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But because of complexities in the market, that is not the case.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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In addition, stool samples from those suffering from the gastrointestinal illnesses were taken for testing.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, vomiting and fever come on suddenly, and may be mistaken for other minor illnesses.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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Later, the state spent $6 million to seal the brick building, after state workers complained of respiratory ailments and asthma.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2010, two years before his death at 82 from complications of heart and lung ailments, Reisman founded Table Tennis Nation.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fires will catch and spread rapidly under these conditions.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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And among parents, the fear of illnesses like polio, measles and other sicknesses were always present.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
18 Dec. 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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Certainly, in the past several years, the app has been blamed for any number of contemporary social ills.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
27 Dec. 2025
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Despite so many errors, The Information is now the paper of record on the ills of Nvidia.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Complications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complications. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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