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
Zach Harper thinks the NBA’s proposal is overly convoluted.
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Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Now, navigating the mall is a convoluted endeavor.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Pulisic could explain the game’s convoluted offside rule by the age of 5, and sit and watch entire Champions League matchups with his father Mark on the basement TV.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 7 May 2026
Marriott Bonvoy credit cards also have additional (convoluted) eligibility guidelines since they are issued by both Chase and Amex.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 May 2026
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Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Now, navigating the mall is a convoluted endeavor.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Pulisic could explain the game’s convoluted offside rule by the age of 5, and sit and watch entire Champions League matchups with his father Mark on the basement TV.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 7 May 2026
Marriott Bonvoy credit cards also have additional (convoluted) eligibility guidelines since they are issued by both Chase and Amex.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for convoluted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoluted
Adjective
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The Republican primary field is far more complicated.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
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This summer’s most unlikely wine trend does not involve a rare bottle or a complicated spritz.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The intricate family drama uses Christianity as a pillar, but extends outward to explore the sticky nuances and unexpected circumstances that arise amid major life changes.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Despite differing views on a variety of security issues, the group, like Gilpatric’s, reached a clear consensus: nuclear proliferation by any additional country would diminish U.S. power, complicate strategic planning, and increase the likelihood of nuclear use, accidents, and disasters.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The long answer is a little more complex.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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This single-sensor approach removes the need for the complex calibration typically required when combining separate lidar and camera systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The area North Cornwall has plenty of fancy restaurants, but Prawn on the Lawn in Padstow gets the balance right between sophisticated seafood and laidback service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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As a solo artist, Batmanglij writes in a style that is baroque and sophisticated, and lightly warped in a way that recalls both Paul Simon and Radiohead.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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“Convoluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoluted. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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