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 Shrouds was originally conceived as a Netflix series, and there are hints of those origins throughout, including a plot whose convoluted corporate intrigue seems slightly better suited to serialization.
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
The backlog in immigration courts is staggering, and the legal process is convoluted, lengthy and prohibitively expensive.
—Laura Castañeda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
To make matters more convoluted, Charity developed an eerie obsession with both of her sisters and identifies the three of them as one person.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 3 May 2025
Exactly how vapes make their way from Hong Kong to smoke shops in Brooklyn or Tuscaloosa is convoluted.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
The backlog in immigration courts is staggering, and the legal process is convoluted, lengthy and prohibitively expensive.
—Laura Castañeda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
To make matters more convoluted, Charity developed an eerie obsession with both of her sisters and identifies the three of them as one person.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 3 May 2025
Exactly how vapes make their way from Hong Kong to smoke shops in Brooklyn or Tuscaloosa is convoluted.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoluted
Adjective
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My work centers Native characters who are fully human: messy, funny, complicated.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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The result is a mosaic of broods that makes the jigsaw puzzle of periodical cicada distribution more complicated, but more interesting.—
Chris Simon,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The subtle hum of intricate mechanics, the remarkably articulate gesture of a synthetic limb, the disquieting echo of human movement – humanoid robots are no longer relegated to the realm of fiction.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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An avid builder and gamer, Max loves constructing intricate creations with LEGOs and diving into videogame worlds where his creativity can roam free.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Left unmanaged, these issues can disrupt family dynamics, derail careers, deplete wealth and complicate legacy planning.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Shifting trade policies, geopolitical risks, supply shortages and evolving regulatory landscapes all complicate decision-making.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Once seen as a simple roadmap toward sustainability, this mantra now conceals a far more complex and troubling reality.—
Aissa Dearing,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2025
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Unlike traditional car batteries, lithium-ion packs are complex, often made up of hundreds of individual cells.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Modern manufacturing already relies on robotics, computer vision, predictive maintenance and sophisticated supply chain optimization.—
Richard Lebovitz,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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For active traders seeking sophisticated, flexible trading tools, Robinhood Legend has arrived, introducing a new way to trade.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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“Convoluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoluted. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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