complication
noun
the act of complicating.
complications
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pluralof complication.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Gingerly making his way over rapids on unstable-looking logs, fighting off predators, and dealing with other hair-raising complications, Belmont painstakingly makes progress with no prospect of anyone coming to help.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
McDonald’s last month said too many promotions at once — along with changes to its McValue discount platform — led to complications for restaurant workers and questions from customers.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
After experiencing complications from her earlier knee replacement surgery, she says she was eager to try GAE and is glad she did.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Higher borrowing costs, service charges, leasehold and shared ownership complications have made them more expensive and complicated to own, damaging their reputation.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
There were people who were born with an inability to be tangled up in dark emotions, in complications, and Iloba was one of them.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
