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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Plot convolutions involving a Time Variance Authority (TVA) controlled by evil Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) allow for numerous inconsistencies — not paradoxical facts of being and nothingness, just a setup for Deadpool’s interminable, rude, self-reflexive jokes.
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Armond White, National Review, 26 July 2024
The English and Bengali-language project, currently in development, explores the emotional and spiritual convolutions of an immigrant from Bengal living in Scotland.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2024
The top two Pro Tools versions also include Space, which offers an array of beautiful-sounding convolution reverbs, complete with multiple photos of the actual room that was used for recording each impulse response file.
—PCMAG, 1 May 2024
Monster’s contrivances and convolutions didn’t all work for me, but the scenes the boys share in the final third are magical.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2023
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Armond White, National Review, 26 July 2024
The English and Bengali-language project, currently in development, explores the emotional and spiritual convolutions of an immigrant from Bengal living in Scotland.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2024
The top two Pro Tools versions also include Space, which offers an array of beautiful-sounding convolution reverbs, complete with multiple photos of the actual room that was used for recording each impulse response file.
—PCMAG, 1 May 2024
Monster’s contrivances and convolutions didn’t all work for me, but the scenes the boys share in the final third are magical.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2023
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And to add further complexity, President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sworn into office on Jan. 20 - just one day after the ban could be implemented.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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The complexity comes from Alexa users expecting quick responses as well as extremely high levels of accuracy.Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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Each group is coded by color to indicate difficulty: yellow for the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple for more challenging sets.Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The difficulty in separating them, though, stems from their career statistics, which in some categories are nearly identical.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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In 2012, Cruz suffered a torn ACL that required surgery, but complications arose when his body rejected the replacement ligament from a cadaver, leaving him on the shelf for several additional months after having to undergo a second surgery.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The cause of death was listed as complications recovering from surgery.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Convolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convolution. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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