as in complexity
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the inevitable convolutions involved in setting up an international teleconference
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Recent Examples of convolution
This has made for a lot of convolution but also for a lot of great music that can still be black without disavowing life’s fundamental worth.
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Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
The film whisks through various plot convolutions, but the real attraction is the sharp dialogue (David Mamet co-writes the script), the tense scenes of spycraft in practice, and action sequences that Frankenheimer must have been waiting his whole career to shoot.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
The plot veers through various sidetracking convolutions and there is more exposition than necessary tied to supplementary characters.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
Tax experts are well-versed in navigating the tax code’s convolutions and can offer personalized guidance.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
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Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
The film whisks through various plot convolutions, but the real attraction is the sharp dialogue (David Mamet co-writes the script), the tense scenes of spycraft in practice, and action sequences that Frankenheimer must have been waiting his whole career to shoot.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
The plot veers through various sidetracking convolutions and there is more exposition than necessary tied to supplementary characters.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
Tax experts are well-versed in navigating the tax code’s convolutions and can offer personalized guidance.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convolution
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As Ernest Burkhart, a simple-minded man manipulated to do unspeakable things, DiCaprio presents his character's moral conflict with complexity.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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However, depending on the scale of games, concentrating these matches into a limited number of venues may add complexity around coordinating TV broadcast timings, match sequencing, fan transportation logistics, and stadium turnaround times.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Some players have been mixed on the game's difficulty – or lack thereof – and PC optimization could certainly be better, but nobody has any complaints about the gameplay itself.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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In times of crisis, having no financial cushion means that a franchise brand may not only have insufficient funds to keep going when income is restricted, but also may not have the ability to make the changes needed to navigate the difficulties ahead.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Insulin resistance occurs when cells don't respond to insulin, leading to high blood glucose and potential health complications.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
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Another complication, Wright said, is the ongoing plans to potentially close DOC facilities, such as Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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“Convolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convolution. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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