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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Compared to the more flawed Sherlock Holmes or James Bond — two other literary heroes whose various screen iterations have often, albeit not always, sanded down their complexities — Reacher is barely a character at all.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Cori navigates the complexities of growing up in a small town with men who limit her, a mother who can’t protect her, and her dream of becoming a writer.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of complexities

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The baby’s injuries were consistent with a ligature strangulation, and his cause of death was complications of mechanical asphyxia, the examiner testified.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Representatives for Katsis confirmed his death on Thursday in Los Angeles, from complications of congestive heart failure, in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter and Billboard.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of complications

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Authorities have cited difficulties tracking down the man’s next of kin, but overall police have said little about the case besides that the man had been armed with dangerous weapons.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Reports came from multiple parts of the United States, with customers reporting difficulties making and receiving calls.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of difficulties

Noun

The complex intricacies of language manifested on Eimbcke’s first bilingual set.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
As teams continue to host training camp in unusual locations, and as the NFL continues to schedule games over seas, this year’s jock tax has numerous intricacies that affect a player’s after-tax salary income.

— Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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