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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While the complexities around working within a park that his ancestors had been removed from remain, Mgesi now supports much of his extended family with the steady wage.

— Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
But that was wartime—and the cessation of hostilities generated new complexities.

— Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of complexities

Noun

As the American Academy of Pediatrics explained, a child can die from complications of an infectious disease even if that disease isn’t the final condition listed.

— Jess Steier, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026
The upcoming season will be the league’s first since 2021, when COVID complications forced it to shut down.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of complications

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Parks-Shaw said Stapleton created jobs, mentored people and used his position to support others, leaving an example for entrepreneurs such as herself about continuing through the difficulties that come with owning a business.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Last month, the state said that was largely due to difficulties in putting in place new federal requirements that resulted in higher call volumes and additional verification.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of difficulties

Noun

That is true even if the leader is public-minded and deeply versed in policy intricacies.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
The reason is that generic LLMs aren’t trained in the intricacies of things like running a warehouse or collaborating with suppliers.

— Chris Burchett, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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