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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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Adjective
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Since the Trump administration took office, environmental activists have feared that certain existing standards could be rolled back and further complicate efforts to clean up American water supplies.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Trump’s policies, which ignite strong opinions, further complicate collaboration between employees with opposing perspectives.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The spiral structure of the cloud is believed to have emerged as a consequence of the Galactic tide—the gravitational influence of the surrounding Milky Way galaxy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, the discovery of its spiral shape is a promising step forward in understanding this region of space and its association with long-period comets that streak through the solar system.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
24 Feb. 2025
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Where the Rubik's Cube is solved by twisting blocky columns in intricate patterns and sequences, the Magic Cube design is a much simpler proposition.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2025
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Some, like Martin’s idol and inspiration, J.R.R. Tolkien, are architects, meticulously planning out their intricate worlds and the hundreds of characters and story lines that exist within them.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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The long and winding road to the Oscars culminated in triumph for No Other Land as Best Documentary Feature and The Only Girl in the Orchestra as Best Documentary Short.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Much like Ted Mosby and Robin Scherbatsky, the blue French horn took a long and winding road to its happy ending with Radnor.—
John Russell,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some of this ‘fresh stock’ is explained by such properties having hit an ancestral dead-end: many villas have been handed down through local families for generations and some are now owned by multiple grandchildren who would prefer to sell than manage a complicated ‘who stays when’ calendar.—
Lysanne Currie,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Hughes-Hallett effectively argues that the nature vs. nurture debate is far more complicated than its simple-minded middle school classroom avatar would allow.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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Right now, not a lot of complex analysis is needed to justify betting on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to have a big scoring night.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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As modern cybersecurity requires it, zero trust combats complex threats by valuing the assumption that attackers can penetrate the network from any point.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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One sophisticated take on the trend turns the clog into a main character by combining it with matching neutral tones for a refined air.—
Casandra Maggio,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2025
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Honda claims that the S7, its first-ever premium electric SUV, will break new ground thanks to exceptional comfort, a sophisticated modern look, and, most importantly, more than 400 miles (650 km) of driving range.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Involute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involute. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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