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something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the political complexities that the secretary-general must deal with
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Recent Examples of complexities
Capturing all the complexities requires an equally complex quantum machine.
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Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The outbreak was also undetected for weeks, adding to the complexities in containing it.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Benjamin Shestakofsky, a sociologist and information science professor at Cornell University, told Fortune that AI may not yet be sufficiently trained to navigate the complexities of certain problems.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 May 2026
At the start of free agency that deal, even with all its complexities, was done.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Looking at the zodiac signs that describe each character's personality is a great way to understand their complexities.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
In such an environment, new hires can enhance efficiency rather than inherit existing complexities.
—Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But in the zeal to meet the moment, regulatory authorities shouldn’t overlook the complexities of these treatments — and the very real risk of getting it wrong.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
These challenges are intensified by Lima’s desert environment, which places ongoing pressure on water resources and urban planning, underscoring the complexities of sustaining a large coastal metropolis.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The outbreak was also undetected for weeks, adding to the complexities in containing it.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Benjamin Shestakofsky, a sociologist and information science professor at Cornell University, told Fortune that AI may not yet be sufficiently trained to navigate the complexities of certain problems.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 May 2026
At the start of free agency that deal, even with all its complexities, was done.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Looking at the zodiac signs that describe each character's personality is a great way to understand their complexities.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
In such an environment, new hires can enhance efficiency rather than inherit existing complexities.
—Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But in the zeal to meet the moment, regulatory authorities shouldn’t overlook the complexities of these treatments — and the very real risk of getting it wrong.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
These challenges are intensified by Lima’s desert environment, which places ongoing pressure on water resources and urban planning, underscoring the complexities of sustaining a large coastal metropolis.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexities
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During this period, there’s a heightened risk for complications such as infection, hemorrhage, heart issues, sepsis and preeclampsia.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Only one insurance brokerage, Global Protective Solutions, offers complications coverage that anyone traveling for medical tourism can apply for.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Genius Group shuts down due to financial difficulties.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Research has linked untreated hearing loss to social withdrawal, workplace difficulties, and cognitive health concerns later in life.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Late in the picture, a display of kindness from the elderly Catalan woman Lucila looks after introduces an unexpected reciprocity of care — even with those unfamiliar with her sorrows and the intricacies of her cultural background.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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But for many experts steeped in the intricacies of missing persons cases, the Guthrie investigation also has raised questions about whether the general public has been conditioned to hold outsized and unrealistic expectations of law enforcement’s capabilities.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Complexities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexities. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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