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as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the region
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2
as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
watched the tumultuous weather from the dry safety of our house
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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
after a tumultuous day of trading, the stock market was down 500 points
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Recent Examples of tumultuous
Trump’s push for the Fed to cut rates comes at the end of a tumultuous week in which markets cratered in response to sweeping global tariffs.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
Financial markets ended a tumultuous week with a thud, as stocks tumbled for a second straight day on concerns about the economic fallout from new U.S. tariffs and the prospects of a global trade war.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
Also take into account that Illinois Republicans lost considerable ground in suburban races, indicating backlash from a tumultuous Trump administration.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
George Washington | $1 bill As the leader of a fledgling nation at a tumultuous time, the nation’s first President had no shortage of challenges.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
Financial markets ended a tumultuous week with a thud, as stocks tumbled for a second straight day on concerns about the economic fallout from new U.S. tariffs and the prospects of a global trade war.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
Also take into account that Illinois Republicans lost considerable ground in suburban races, indicating backlash from a tumultuous Trump administration.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
George Washington | $1 bill As the leader of a fledgling nation at a tumultuous time, the nation’s first President had no shortage of challenges.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumultuous
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Overanalyzing every win and loss will make your journey feel more turbulent than necessary.—
Nelson Chu,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Interesting, turbulent life (including 22 years in prison).—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But after a rough start, Budenholzer benched Nurkić and removed him from the rotation.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Two paratroopers were injured after a rough landing that was caught on video at a baseball game in Arizona.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Third, the violent reaction in financial markets that followed Mr. Trump's latest tariff salvo could persuade him to change course.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Adams said the pair had discussed how to combat violent migrant gangs and embedding more New York Police Department officers into federal task forces.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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There’s scenario No. 1: Either Carter, a ferocious All-American pass rusher, or Hunter, a generational wide receiver-cornerback hybrid, is available, and the Patriots can add a premium talent at a position of need in what can only be described as a front-office dream.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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In other words, if Instagram had even somewhat appeared as a future threat to Facebook or Facebook’s competition, there would have been a ferocious bidding war for Instagram that would have pushed its purchase price far, far above $1 billion.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Battle of Okinawa lasted 82 days, with fierce fighting on land and sea.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The documentary follows the story of Ángel, a charismatic boy with fierce love for his Guarani roots and a vision for his Paraguayan hometown of Nanawa.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The ex-girlfriend was hurt, and my roommate who is having the affair is furious with me.—
Philip Galanes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Not content, Gibbs-White storms towards the penalty area for the return pass, but ends up furious with his team-mate, whose shot is blocked.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Tumultuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumultuous. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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