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 Her husband died about a week later of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s, authorities said. —

Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026 While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions. —

Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026 There have also been other complications. —

Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 This care includes clinical monitoring and managing any respiratory, cardiac or other complications, the organization says. —

Sam Woodward, USA Today, 8 May 2026 Narges Mohammadi’s brother, Hamidreza, tells TIME that his sister is suffering from a condition known as Prinzmetal angina, which causes spasms in the coronary arteries and can trigger heart attacks and other serious complications. —

Connor Greene, Time, 8 May 2026 Another candidate, Angela Rayner, had to resign because of complications with her tax affairs that haven’t quite been resolved. —

Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 May 2026 This combination also reduces the risk of complications, with studies showing a less than 1% rate of hospitalization. —

Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 8 May 2026 Anyone can get Vibrio, but those with liver disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV, thalassemia, receiving immune-suppressing therapy, taking medicine to decrease stomach acid or having recently had stomach surgery are at high risk of severe complications. —

Eva Flowe may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026

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In Scotland, Labor's difficulties were laid bare as John Swinney secured a decisive victory, dealing a further blow to Starmer’s authority.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Since they were rescued, the children — who had motor difficulties and health issues; were sleeping in cribs and wearing diapers — have been in the care of child protective services and are receiving treatment from psychologists, El País reported.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026