1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
complications set in after the surgery
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of complication
Driving the news: Two children in King County — an elementary-age child and a preschool-age child — died in February from flu complications, marking the county's first pediatric flu deaths this season, Public Health-Seattle & King County reported last week.
—
Christine Clarridge, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
One to three of 1,000 children who have measles will die from virus complications, according to the CDC.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases endorses vitamin A supplementation in measles patients who are severely ill to reduce the risk of extreme complications such as blindness.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Mar. 2025
This only adds to the complications for millennials and Gen Z, Bob Driscoll Senior Vice President and Director of Residential Lending at Rockland Trust, said.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complication
Christine Clarridge, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
One to three of 1,000 children who have measles will die from virus complications, according to the CDC.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases endorses vitamin A supplementation in measles patients who are severely ill to reduce the risk of extreme complications such as blindness.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Mar. 2025
This only adds to the complications for millennials and Gen Z, Bob Driscoll Senior Vice President and Director of Residential Lending at Rockland Trust, said.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complication
Noun
-
Each of the four categories is labeled with a color, which also signifies their difficulty level.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
-
But the scientists had difficulty following the animals through the island’s dense forests, and the surveys were limited to only certain parts of Mauritius.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder affecting the nervous system that worsens over time, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Lowers the Risk of Gallbladder Disease Research shows that fiber intake is directly associated with a person's risk of gallbladder disease.—
Kathi Valeii Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Audience fascination with Bernstein and von Karajan, Danish argues, stems from a contemporary hunger for authentic portrayals of human complexity.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
-
This cocktail is essentially a Breakfast Martini but with Irish whiskey instead of gin, and our advice there holds here too: Marmalade is a major agent of complexity here, so different brands will absolutely produce different results.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
After years of mid-season ailments, Horn was able to play in 15 games, while producing 68 tackles, two sacks, 13 pass breakups and an interception.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
-
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top have announced that their longtime drummer, Frank Beard, is taking a break from touring to treat an undisclosed ailment.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Her face, framed by blond, braided pigtails, showed no sign of illness.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2025
-
Additionally, millions of adults and children are still feeling the effects of their illness and have been diagnosed with long COVID.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The director of the F1 movie, Joseph Kosinski, has revealed the one condition Lewis Hamilton had going into its production.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
-
Officials issued mandatory evacuation orders via social media that included homes, hotels and a Walmart. Jennifer Thompson, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Norman, described the fire conditions in the central and northern parts of the state as historic and highly anomalous.—
Sean Murphy and Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The book doesn’t find a clear answer to its titular question but breaks a taboo by searching for one in choices made by Iranians themselves and not just ills done to them by outsiders.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Exemptions from fasting are made for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly, and the ill.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
There are over 100,000 people with the disorder in the U.S. and the condition causes a range of symptoms including blood clots and strokes and a resultant reduction in lifespan of 20 years on average.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
-
As part of the matchups, both teams will support EB Research Partnership, Eddie and his wife Jill Vedder’s nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for EB, a skin disorder that causes blistering and skin tearing.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Complication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complication. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share