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
But it's taken a rather convoluted journey to reach us a dozen centuries later.
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Scott Neuman,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Hughes also digs into the convoluted network of shell companies that Lehtimäki uses to obscure Donut Lab’s inner workings and the origins of its technology, and breaks down Lehtimäki’s financial dealings and fundraising techniques that could constitute fraudulent misconduct.
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Thomas Ricker,
The Verge,
9 June 2026
Determining allocations from the €853m (£742m) value pillar is somewhat convoluted, and The Athletic’s estimate may differ immaterially from the distribution figures eventually released by UEFA next year.
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Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
Through some convoluted changes of hands, the property’s current investors rescued and reimagined the remains of a previously defunct resort to give us Ocean Casino Resort in all its glory as a sigh of relief for this prime Boardwalk location.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Scott Neuman,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Hughes also digs into the convoluted network of shell companies that Lehtimäki uses to obscure Donut Lab’s inner workings and the origins of its technology, and breaks down Lehtimäki’s financial dealings and fundraising techniques that could constitute fraudulent misconduct.
—
Thomas Ricker,
The Verge,
9 June 2026
Determining allocations from the €853m (£742m) value pillar is somewhat convoluted, and The Athletic’s estimate may differ immaterially from the distribution figures eventually released by UEFA next year.
—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
Through some convoluted changes of hands, the property’s current investors rescued and reimagined the remains of a previously defunct resort to give us Ocean Casino Resort in all its glory as a sigh of relief for this prime Boardwalk location.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoluted
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But a closer examination paints a more complicated picture.
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The city also has some of the world’s most complicated rules about air-conditioning installation.
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Coben, who also serves as an executive producer, explains the difficulty of creating the intricate inner worlds of each character and their doubts about David, all while dropping hints that reveal David's innocence in each episode.
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The Arabesque necklace, for example, which requires 1,450 hours of work, features intricate rose gold illuminated by 18 fancy rose-cut diamonds.
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.
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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.
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Storms involve complex flows originating over a wide region and evolving in complicated ways.
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Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash.
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Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
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Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.
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“Convoluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoluted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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