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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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Raising the city’s garbage fee was another structural solution that aldermen and the mayor opted to avoid because of similar political difficulties.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Obviously reading at random won’t solve all the issues with unequal advances, difficulties in sustaining a career, and lack of diversity in publishing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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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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Never mind the geopolitical complexities of Chinese competitors.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The complexities of the cannabis industry are profound.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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