as in havoc
a state in which everything is out of order
the boy's room is in such chaos that it looks as though a tornado had struck
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Recent Examples of chaos
The Sacramento Kings had lofty aspirations coming into the 2024-25 NBA season, but they were destined for chaos from the start.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Even as his on-again, off-again tariffs have created market chaos, Trump's pivot toward crypto-friendly policies has helped keep prices from falling below the previous cycle's high of roughly $73,000.
—Leigh Cuen, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter is thrust into the chaos of preparing for a Persian wedding.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Only when the crowd’s average walking angle hit 13 degrees from a straight line did the flow break down into a completely random structure—in other words, chaos.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Even as his on-again, off-again tariffs have created market chaos, Trump's pivot toward crypto-friendly policies has helped keep prices from falling below the previous cycle's high of roughly $73,000.
—Leigh Cuen, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter is thrust into the chaos of preparing for a Persian wedding.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Only when the crowd’s average walking angle hit 13 degrees from a straight line did the flow break down into a completely random structure—in other words, chaos.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaos
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Several studies have found that polyphenols, especially tannins, can also play havoc with your iron supplement.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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The pandemic though wrought havoc on student achievement, with many learning gaps remaining nearly five years after schools first closed.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Brit, trying to find her footing after the mess Kenya unleashed, opens up to the group.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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If the mess is semi-solid, use a sturdy piece of cardboard, a paper plate, or another flat surface, as a scoop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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In other words, bills still need to be paid no matter the confusion of politicians eager to distort the pricing mechanism that organizes the market economy.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But, Zach Pozniak, chief operating officer of Jeeves NY and co-author of The Laundry Book, is here to clear the confusion.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Immigrant women describe 'hell on earth' in ICE detention The Trump administration did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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She’s already been through hell, so surviving is just innate within her.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Anxiety disorder Depression Panic disorder Other Medical Conditions Some systemic (whole-body) medical conditions are linked to photophobia.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Chaos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaos. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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