as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a convoluted explanation that left the listeners even more confused than they were before
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Recent Examples of convoluted
The bottom of the NFL this year is muddled and convoluted.
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Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
As a series finale’s climax (or a season finale, as Paramount Network still insists upon), Jamie’s demise was too stretched out, too convoluted, and took way too long to provide any meaningful satisfaction.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
They can be made to wind their way along the sponge’s convoluted contours without ever leaving its surface, hitting a hole, or intersecting themselves.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
Granted, this is a long and convoluted path to my main point: To deflect further assaults on democratic norms, Trump’s foes will need a skilled, focused and thoughtful leader.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
As a series finale’s climax (or a season finale, as Paramount Network still insists upon), Jamie’s demise was too stretched out, too convoluted, and took way too long to provide any meaningful satisfaction.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
They can be made to wind their way along the sponge’s convoluted contours without ever leaving its surface, hitting a hole, or intersecting themselves.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
Granted, this is a long and convoluted path to my main point: To deflect further assaults on democratic norms, Trump’s foes will need a skilled, focused and thoughtful leader.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoluted
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The film centers on Clémence, a quiet yet amusing Parisian, who had a complicated childhood.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Connections to Professional Networks The value of a standalone degree is only as good as the brand that issues it, but even a Harvard education doesn’t guarantee to provide knowledge on how to navigate the complicated recruiting process of a desirable employer brand.Sergei Revzin and Vadim Revzin, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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When legislation such as the No Surprises Act or Transparency in Coverage rules are introduced, stakeholders must adjust their processes within an already intricate system.Amanda Eisel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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But the very fact that this will be the first time Tyrer’s cause has been heard by the full committee in 43 years reflects how much more intricate his candidacy is than what the rules of order can mandate.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Bananas have high sugar which can lead to or further complicate diabetes in your cat.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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Although federal workers are paid retroactively, a cash crunch at Christmastime can dampen retail sales and complicate travel.Louis Jacobson and Amy Sherman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Dec. 2024
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Prime Video senior coordinating producer Alex Strand said one of the guiding tenants in the streamer’s NFL coverage has been trying to simplify the complex strategies that happen during games.Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The wildly successful chipmaker unveiled a tiny desktop device called Project DIGITS at this year’s convention that’s potent enough for the complex operations required to run and train AI models.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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But despite all these changes, which include culling low-quality, high-risk apps and bringing live threat detection to devices through an Android 15 upgrade, users remain at risk from ever more sophisticated malware attacks on an industrial scale.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Located in the basement of Sheen Falls Lodge, this sophisticated cellar houses more than 10,000 bottles, sourced from 23 different countries.Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Convoluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoluted. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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