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as in difficulty
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 disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
complications set in after the surgery
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as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
a problem of such irreducible complication as to defy any easy solution
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Recent Examples of complication
Fleming said Orozco’s case also shows the complications of the immigration system and how one decades-old decision can lead an immigrant who has built a life in the U.S. to suddenly be facing deportation.
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Daniella Silva, NBC news, 17 July 2025
While most children do experience measles as a weeklong annoyance, about a third will experience some kind of complication, and one in 500 will die.
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025
Recognizing symptoms early and adequately hydrating can help prevent more serious symptoms and complications of dehydration.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 July 2025
And Belly and Jere lived happily ever after, no drama, no complications, forever, the end.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 16 July 2025
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Daniella Silva, NBC news, 17 July 2025
While most children do experience measles as a weeklong annoyance, about a third will experience some kind of complication, and one in 500 will die.
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025
Recognizing symptoms early and adequately hydrating can help prevent more serious symptoms and complications of dehydration.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 July 2025
And Belly and Jere lived happily ever after, no drama, no complications, forever, the end.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complication
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The logistical difficulty of smuggling datacenter-grade hardware is often underestimated; these GPUs arrive preassembled into racks that can weigh over 3,600 pounds, making physical diversion highly impractical.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Almost from the start, however, the project faced difficulties due to the fact that NTE Energy continued to hold the certificate of approval from the siting council to develop the property for a power plant — despite having since gone out of business.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Ten major warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease include memory loss, apathy, confusion about time or place, poor judgment, and difficulty with planning or organizing.—
Esther Heerema,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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In January 2020, Ozzy appeared on Good Morning America with his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne and their children, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne, and revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Startups entering these markets often underestimate the complexity of compliance, auditability and institutional expectations.—
Kevin Meyer,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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At its core, Maybe Happy Ending is a story about the longing for connection and the complexities of being human (and Helperbot, and Vegetable) — universal themes that transcend all backgrounds.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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But the truth is, the most common tomato plant ailments are relatively straightforward to manage.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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According to the 2nd century text, an unknown Roman senator who rose to the high rank of praetor once requested that Caligula grant him a leave of absence due to an undescribed ailment.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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All these conversations are being had now because of King Charles’ illness.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 July 2025
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Hospitals will close, Americans will go hungry and die of preventable illnesses, but at least there will be far more detention space for our neighbors.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
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Farrer acknowledged challenging economic conditions and trade uncertainties but expressed confidence in the company's long-term success.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The system adjusted automatically to changing weather conditions and energy prices—and cut both energy costs and carbon emissions by 15 to 20 percent.—
Gabriel René,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 July 2025
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Across Florida and throughout the United States, a dangerous narrative is gaining ground, one that paints immigrants as threats, strangers and scapegoats for every social and economic ill.—
Maria Revelles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Image That kind of thinking has placed Superflex among the innovative artists addressing the world’s ills today.—
Laura Rysman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Four conditions qualify: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and delusional disorder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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At the time, Sophie was just one of 30 people to ever be confirmed with this genetic disorder.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Complication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complication. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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