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 logic for the submission process alone involved a vast number of potential scenarios and edge cases, making the code convoluted.
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Sheon Han, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Like so many things, the federal contractor wage floor became a contentious issue in the wake of the pandemic for a convoluted reason.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Her understanding of herself was a product of the convoluted power structures of colonial Britain.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
A couple of major twists seem to come out of nowhere, and Mina’s plan for how to work with Ray and Manny gets fairly convoluted.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for convoluted
Sheon Han, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Like so many things, the federal contractor wage floor became a contentious issue in the wake of the pandemic for a convoluted reason.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Her understanding of herself was a product of the convoluted power structures of colonial Britain.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
A couple of major twists seem to come out of nowhere, and Mina’s plan for how to work with Ray and Manny gets fairly convoluted.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for convoluted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoluted
Adjective
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So, Tokyo’s fear of Trump is more complicated than meets the eye.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The attention to detail allowed Ramsey to immerse themself into the complicated thoughts racing through Ellie’s head as Dina begins making her feelings about Ellie crystal clear.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although against a group of vibrant, hungry players who hunt like wolves before fizzing and whizzing in possession, with relentless ball speed and intricate rotations, Villa could only make up for the deficit in quality and European pedigree through hard work.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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His big toes included the Texas pickle brand’s logo, and his remaining toes included intricate nail art to resemble pickles.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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While promoting fairness, the rule can, and often does, complicate estate administration.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This capability directly addresses use cases involving the analysis of extensive codebases, the summarization of lengthy documents, or maintaining context in prolonged complex interactions necessary for sophisticated AI agents.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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As complex as my feelings about her are, almost no relationship has shaped me more.—
Ling Ling Huang,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The cooler tones within this taupe shade are sophisticated and elegant when paired with veiny marble details.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The sophisticated bouquet features a monochrome rose and carnation mix that any mom would be thrilled to receive.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Convoluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoluted. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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