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
The plot veers through various sidetracking convolutions and there is more exposition than necessary tied to supplementary characters.
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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
The stakes are higher than ever, and most refreshingly of all, the convolution levels are very manageable right now.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
The season takes new turns while remaining the most ambitious, batty and all-out pleasurable show on TV, an M.C. Escher maze whose plot convolutions never get in the way of its voice, heart and sense of humor.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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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
The stakes are higher than ever, and most refreshingly of all, the convolution levels are very manageable right now.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
The season takes new turns while remaining the most ambitious, batty and all-out pleasurable show on TV, an M.C. Escher maze whose plot convolutions never get in the way of its voice, heart and sense of humor.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convolution
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Volatility, complexity, and exponential technology define modern times.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In its second season, the series elevates its complexity, challenging cultural stereotypes with heart, humor, and killer music as the band experiences the pressures of success and navigates how to remain true to themselves while monetizing their art.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2025
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The broader issue is that the Cubs may have difficulties finding an upgrade.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Listen to Booster and Yang talk about the difficulty of working alongside their cutie costars in the podcast episode above.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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In July 1998, the FDA approved thalidomide for the treatment of a painful complication of leprosy.—
David Armstrong,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The first complication arises when a fellow passenger laces Reyes’ drink with a sedative, then carries him to the luxury-class bathroom to finish him off.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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“Convolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convolution. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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