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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
They are used to treat heart failure and prevent complications like hospitalization and death.
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Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
The little one’s middle name, Samantha, is a nod to Elliot's late mother, Samantha Berg, who entered a coma after suffering complications during childbirth.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Sensitive data usually needs to be anonymized before being used in AI solutions to avoid legal complications.
—Oleg Lola, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Other complications of water retention include pulmonary edema, a serious health condition caused by fluid buildup in the lungs.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Possible Complications The most serious complications from Carney complex are cardiac events, including sudden death or stroke.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
However, most people with Carney complex die from complications from their tumors.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
The goal is to manage and eliminate symptoms that could lead to health complications.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
This may lead to further complications within the human body and may require surgery.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
The little one’s middle name, Samantha, is a nod to Elliot's late mother, Samantha Berg, who entered a coma after suffering complications during childbirth.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Sensitive data usually needs to be anonymized before being used in AI solutions to avoid legal complications.
—Oleg Lola, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Other complications of water retention include pulmonary edema, a serious health condition caused by fluid buildup in the lungs.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Possible Complications The most serious complications from Carney complex are cardiac events, including sudden death or stroke.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
However, most people with Carney complex die from complications from their tumors.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
The goal is to manage and eliminate symptoms that could lead to health complications.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
This may lead to further complications within the human body and may require surgery.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complications
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Labor Shortages And Automation Labor shortages are a critical challenge, particularly in industrial manufacturing, where 38% of respondents reported difficulties in securing talent.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hundreds are still missing, and officials have reported difficulties in identifying some of the dead.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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An adult fruit fly’s brain is much more complex, however—and most importantly, the small insects share 60 percent of human DNA, as well 75 percent of the genes that cause genetic diseases, per a statement.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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The connectome, and all the data associated with it, reveals patterns of healthy brain functions and could thus also be consequential in the treatment of brain diseases.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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As organizations navigate the complexities of safeguarding sensitive data, DSPM offers a comprehensive framework to address and mitigate risks across diverse platforms.Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Many companies have yet to fully embrace the complexities of sustainability.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Camilla's is the latest in a series of illnesses to hit the royal family this year.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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These include illnesses where the body struggles to get enough oxygen, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or conditions experienced by mountaineers, athletes, and even astronauts.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Studies have shown the cannabis plant can help with a variety of medical ailments, including anxiety.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The pressure to perform plus residual physical ailments means illicit painkillers are a necessity, however.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Complications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complications. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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