as in complexities
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
just now learning the intricacies of owning one's own business
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Recent Examples of intricacies
In his first varsity season, Jordan has learned how to navigate the intricacies required from the position.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
This excursion was informative and entertaining, and focused on the intricacies and dangers of fishing off the coast of Alaska.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The group spent nearly an hour stumbling through the intricacies of federal law before taking votes on certain proposals against the wishes of several federal members.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Some aspects of sustainable seafood are obvious and well-trod, even if the how-to intricacies likely are lost on most consumers.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
At this point, being smaller than everyone for so long has forced him to understand the intricacies of the game and how to use his size as an advantage rather than a weakness.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Because of the intricacies of predator-prey relationships, impacts on individual organisms will ripple across the ecosystem, Grosell said.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
In charge of a leadership team of 70 employees, plus 900 more in his multiple restaurants, VinZant loves the intricacies of food and, especially, wine.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Yet for many scattered across the hillside, the intricacies of timber racing aren’t the main attraction.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
This excursion was informative and entertaining, and focused on the intricacies and dangers of fishing off the coast of Alaska.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The group spent nearly an hour stumbling through the intricacies of federal law before taking votes on certain proposals against the wishes of several federal members.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Some aspects of sustainable seafood are obvious and well-trod, even if the how-to intricacies likely are lost on most consumers.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
At this point, being smaller than everyone for so long has forced him to understand the intricacies of the game and how to use his size as an advantage rather than a weakness.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Because of the intricacies of predator-prey relationships, impacts on individual organisms will ripple across the ecosystem, Grosell said.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
In charge of a leadership team of 70 employees, plus 900 more in his multiple restaurants, VinZant loves the intricacies of food and, especially, wine.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Yet for many scattered across the hillside, the intricacies of timber racing aren’t the main attraction.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacies
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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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From materials and complications to new projects, such as Bremont’s integration of its Supernova watch on the chassis of Astrolab’s FLIP rover headed to the moon, everyone had their head in the stars.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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While the surgery can help many dogs, complications and persistent breathing issues are common.—
Taneia Surles,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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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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“Intricacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacies. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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