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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
Betts, who had not been wearing a seatbelt, died three months later from complications of her blunt force trauma injuries.
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Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Since its debut, chickenpox cases—and complications—have declined dramatically.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
There is no financial consequence for the failure; in some cases, the complications generate additional billable care.
—Joe Kiani, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
There were so many layers and complications to this.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 2026
Individuals with other health complications.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Upon arrival, two were found dead, and the remaining eight later died at the warehouse due to health complications.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 24 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
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Since its debut, chickenpox cases—and complications—have declined dramatically.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
There is no financial consequence for the failure; in some cases, the complications generate additional billable care.
—Joe Kiani, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
There were so many layers and complications to this.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 2026
Individuals with other health complications.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Upon arrival, two were found dead, and the remaining eight later died at the warehouse due to health complications.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complications
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The justices revealed their own difficulties navigating how much phones do now.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Houston Texans have had difficulties getting beyond the wild-card round of the playoffs, which sometimes prompts some changes on a roster.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Repeat expansions have been shown in lots of neurological diseases.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plants growing in crowded conditions with poor air circulation are an ideal breeding ground for fungal diseases to spread.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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These tools are centered on navigating the complexities of Western healthcare systems, understanding the value of alternative therapies, and managing emotional, financial, and administrative burdens while holding on to hope.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Considered the gold standard of journalism excellence, the Poynter Institute is a nonprofit organization that works to address the complexities facing the news industry, support press freedoms and foster trust of information.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Miyahara is the president and CEO of the San Diego Community Housing Corporation, and Morales-Roth is executive director of the Emilio Nares Foundation, a nonprofit that supports children facing cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Crawling the walls Orson Welles learned to draw from his mother, who informally homeschooled the budding artist during his childhood, which was marked by grave illnesses including malaria and diphtheria.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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More players, including goalkeeper CJ dos Santos, continue to work their way back from various ailments.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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A lot of issues came up in this week’s debate, but interestingly enough, the ailments affecting the entertainment industry and workers here in Southern California and throughout the state did not come up.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gaza’s most dire conditions — the lack of food and medicine, continuing Israeli attacks, destroyed hospitals, schools and residential buildings, homelessness and overcrowding — now include rodents, climbing temperatures and open-air sewage.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The office is responsible for fiscal control over the disbursement and receipts of public dollars and issues regular reports on the financial conditions of local and state governments.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The symptoms of our darkest cultural sicknesses become visible.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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From the moment the kids set foot back at school in the fall, until some time around spring break, parents can expect sicknesses to take over their homes faster than the latest viral slang expression.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Jan. 2026
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The expectations, the hope is so high for that prescription to be the salve for their ills.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
25 Apr. 2026
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And this one guy at this one firm can't solve all of his industry's ills.—
Sam Yellowhorse Kesler,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Complications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complications. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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