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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the difference in time zones was yet another complicacy that had to be dealt with
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as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complicacy of the theory of relativity is such that it cannot be reduced to a few words that are readily comprehensible to the layman
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If these workers are deported, the food industry will probably have great difficulty replacing them.Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But there are several counties where the difficulty is even higher.Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Also, explore cocktails featuring rare vintages like the Retrograde mixed with TIME : SPACE Mastery, a unique single malt with layers of complexity that embraces 200 years of history.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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The complexity of the interplay among these compositional layers can be dizzying.Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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More research is needed to know if these drugs are actually causing some of the complications patients are now reporting—and suing over.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jennings died of complications from diabetes in February 2002.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Complicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complicacy. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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