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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
Sandra Cherfrere, an attorney and child of Haitian immigrants, highlighted the practical complications for families with children born abroad.
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Joan Murray,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
GLP-1s have been shown to lower the risk of complications and improve symptoms in people with this form of heart failure.
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Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Reuters’ sources claimed that the deal could be closed in the next two weeks, but one cautioned that the timing could slip due to legal complications.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The complications are horrifying doctors.
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Food safety can prevent both short-term illness and long-term complications.
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Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Any cosmetic procedure comes with the risk of complications, as Queer Eye star Karamo Brown learned the hard way.
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Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
There are other potential complications that could impact the flow of naval traffic, experts note.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
To avoid overexposure and complications, America’s Poison Centers advises the public to store all medications safely, up high, and out of reach of kids and teens.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
GLP-1s have been shown to lower the risk of complications and improve symptoms in people with this form of heart failure.
—
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Reuters’ sources claimed that the deal could be closed in the next two weeks, but one cautioned that the timing could slip due to legal complications.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The complications are horrifying doctors.
—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Food safety can prevent both short-term illness and long-term complications.
—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Any cosmetic procedure comes with the risk of complications, as Queer Eye star Karamo Brown learned the hard way.
—
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
There are other potential complications that could impact the flow of naval traffic, experts note.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
To avoid overexposure and complications, America’s Poison Centers advises the public to store all medications safely, up high, and out of reach of kids and teens.
—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complications
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The screening generated immediate excitement, but the film soon encountered difficulties securing distribution.
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There have been numerous books written about the difficulties making of that classic.
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Erika Anderson is a postdoctoral scholar at UC San Francisco harnessing molecular biology to better understand the development of diseases.
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Health scores indicate how well a country keeps its people alive and well, like whether children are born and stay healthy, whether adults live long lives and if the incidence of preventable diseases is kept low.
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This essential guide helps founders navigate the complexities of accelerating business growth while preserving company culture and values.
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Points, too, for the solid casting, from the leads’ tricky pivoting from openness to caginess, to the criminally underseen Wasikowska, who navigates maternal complexities of worry and compassion that confound easy pigeonholing.
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Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
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Older adults and young children are most sensitive to extreme heat, as are people who are pregnant, overweight, have disabilities or chronic illnesses.
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Scientists are particularly concerned about microplastics, bits no larger than a grain of rice that could trigger heart and brain diseases and other ailments, either by their mere presence in people or from toxic chemicals leaching out of the particles.
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Interest in kratom surged in the last couple of years as users have reported consuming the compound in the form of a pill, powder or tea to treat various ailments.
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.
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Fossil fuel emissions are drivers of climate change and linked to a range of health conditions, including asthma, various cancers and birth defects.
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Olena started with the children, the most vulnerable refugees as well as the most likely vectors of new sicknesses in the theater.
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The most sicknesses were reported in Michigan.
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In the winter of 1920, the United States entered Prohibition in the United States after years of campaigning by temperance groups who believed alcohol sat at the root of many social ills.
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On this near-ideal night, all the ills of the past few years faded away, and an era — or at least a month — of real ambition began.
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“Complications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complications. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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