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as in complicate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
the novel's deliberately involute plot is intended as a brainteaser for readers
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as in spiral
turning around an axis like the thread of a screw
the chambered nautilus is readily identified by its involute seashell
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Recent Examples of involute
Lucid has patented the involute profile of the gear teeth within its transmission, optimized for performance and efficiency to transmit maximum torque under power while spinning with the least resistance otherwise.
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IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2020
IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involute
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Families today are more anchored: two-income households complicate moves, aging demographics keep older homeowners in place, and many are locked into mortgage rates under 4%, unwilling to trade up into costlier loans.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The shift would send states scrambling and complicate parents’ efforts to get young children vaccinated ahead of the coming respiratory virus season.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Aug. 2025
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Brecher's image captured spectacular detail in the sweeping spiral arms of the 260,000 light-year-wide galaxy gleaming with the intense light of star formation.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Now streaming on Disney+ When Tulip votes for The Two Shellys’ idea for the Halloween party theme, Jade and Posey spiral over Tulip bonding with The Shellys.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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In Minnesota, there are contests for rosemaling, a Norwegian folk art, which is characterized by intricate patterns of flowers and swirls.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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Captains also have the critical power to choose which players to pair together, an intricate dance of team chemistry and opposition matchup that can make or break a Ryder Cup bid.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The road is narrow and winding, but the Civic Si’s chassis tuning shines, letting the car dance eagerly between corners.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Water from a winding, jagged valley feeds the swimming spot, which has a 32-foot-wide pebbly beach.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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The rust mantra is wisely chanted when searching for a Karmann Ghia, and restoring one is as complicated as restoring any Porsche 356 from the period.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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But the reality is more complicated.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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The political resonance of his project arises not from an explicit statement of values but from a tender demonstration of complex, undeniable humanity.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The fossil chemicals in question are a special types of steranes, which are the geologically stable form of sterols, like cholesterol, that are found in the cell membranes of complex organisms.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fabiana Filippi The intellectually sophisticated references behind Fabiana Filippi’s spring 2026 collection hinged on work of master photographers Vivian Maier, Arne Svenson and Luigi Ghirri, perfectly shown in the ultra-refined, textured daywear.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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There were also more relaxed but sophisticated looks, such as the tunics and coats with mandarin collars.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Involute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involute. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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