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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From there, the plot pretzels itself into typical noir convolution, giving us an excuse to meet all sorts of characters, not least a shady local preacher played by Chris Evans, who uses his almost embarrassingly all-American good looks to convey treacle and snake oil.
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Daniel Bromfield, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
The team turned their model loose on the series of treelike modifications and convolutions in the Indo-European family of languages.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
The wildest example of this meta-narrative convolution comes during the Season 1 recap that plays at the start of the episode.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
But a convolution of religious beliefs not based on biblical norms but used to fit a person’s own biased agenda is certainly foremost of the causes.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Bromfield, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
The team turned their model loose on the series of treelike modifications and convolutions in the Indo-European family of languages.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
The wildest example of this meta-narrative convolution comes during the Season 1 recap that plays at the start of the episode.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
But a convolution of religious beliefs not based on biblical norms but used to fit a person’s own biased agenda is certainly foremost of the causes.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convolution
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With increasing production complexity and a growing shortage of skilled labor, the Group views Physical AI systems as a robust solution to address gaps in both areas.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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One reason might be the complexity of the tax code.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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However, semiconductor analysts broadly agree with Cheng’s assessment that Washington’s most ambitious onshoring plans are unfeasible, citing the difficulties of relocating such an advanced supply chain.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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For serious symptoms, like difficulty breathing or rash with a fever, get immediate medical attention.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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Trade rumors swirled around Skubal all winter, with his still-to-be-determined 2026 salary one of many complications in any potential deal.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Your optimism may want to assist your peers, yet outside influences could entangle you in myriad complications.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Convolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convolution. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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