Thesaurus results for CONVOLUTIONS

convolutions

noun

plural of convolution

as in complexities

something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult the inevitable convolutions involved in setting up an international teleconference

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Recent Examples of convolutions In their alternating waves of resentment and understanding, anger and sorrow, D’Arcy and Cooke imbue Rhaenyra and Alicent’s dynamic with all the weight of this history and none of its convolutions. — Alison Herman, Variety, 15 June 2026 Laser light and microscopic lenses then carry out convolutions faster and with lower energy needs. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 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

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Noun

The containment process involved additional technical complexities.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
About the Artist Francesca Allen’s practice spans photography and film, often centering on intimate depictions of girlhood and the complexities of coming of age.

— PhotoVogue, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of complexities

Noun

But after five years, that drop didn't translate into saving people from suffering cardiovascular complications.

— Rob Stein, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
The number of truly stunning and rare dress watches, high complications, and old-school chronographs, however, has made for the kind of catalog that will bring out the big dogs of elite watch collecting.

— Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of complications

Noun

Wave ownership recently proposed a sweeping development project at the Del Mar Fairgrounds that would include a 12,000- to 16,000-seat stadium, citing difficulties securing premium dates at 35,000-capacity Snapdragon.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
For borrowers facing more serious financial difficulties, pursuing debt settlement — either on their own or with the help of a debt relief company — could make sense.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of difficulties

Noun

The PvE in Orion doesn't sacrifice any of those intricacies or density.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
This unique selling technique also gives them the chance to explain the intricacies of the fabrics and the specialized, traditional techniques used to create each piece.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

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