turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l 
: a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
Examples of turmoil in a Sentence
The country has been in turmoil for the past 10 years.
a period of political turmoil
His life has been in a constant turmoil.
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But past Democratic and Republican presidents have used their parole authorities to allow people from countries in turmoil to come to the United States, including Soviet and Vietnamese citizens.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
According to the International Monetary Fund’s World Uncertainty Index, 6 weeks ago, measures of global uncertainty reached their third highest level since monthly tracking began in 2008, behind only that year’s global economic turmoil and the pandemic.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
More: Latest twist in tariff turmoil: China cuts off flow of critical minerals.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Former President Joe Biden started his term at the same age and visibly slowed down while in office — sparking political turmoil and concerns about Biden's cognitive ability.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
According to the International Monetary Fund’s World Uncertainty Index, 6 weeks ago, measures of global uncertainty reached their third highest level since monthly tracking began in 2008, behind only that year’s global economic turmoil and the pandemic.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
More: Latest twist in tariff turmoil: China cuts off flow of critical minerals.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Former President Joe Biden started his term at the same age and visibly slowed down while in office — sparking political turmoil and concerns about Biden's cognitive ability.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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