1
as in unrest
a disturbed or uneasy state
was in turmoil most of the night, trying to convince himself he had made the right decision
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
avoided the turmoil of the mall during the holiday season
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Recent Examples of turmoil
But her aspirations were soon overshadowed by the political conflict and turmoil that has beset Yemen for decades.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
At the center of the turmoil is Levovitz, the board chairman, who is accused of sidelining senior executives, bypassing internal controls, and treating the charity as his personal domain.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
For many, an important step on their health and wellness journey is digging into spirituality and religion, especially in times of turmoil.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The decision is a victory for affordable housing and 8-30g advocates but comes during a moment of political turmoil for housing policy in Connecticut.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
At the center of the turmoil is Levovitz, the board chairman, who is accused of sidelining senior executives, bypassing internal controls, and treating the charity as his personal domain.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
For many, an important step on their health and wellness journey is digging into spirituality and religion, especially in times of turmoil.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The decision is a victory for affordable housing and 8-30g advocates but comes during a moment of political turmoil for housing policy in Connecticut.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
Noun
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The company, which now has a manufacturing supply chain stretching from Vietnam to Peru, is in a decent position to weather trade unrest.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
21 July 2025
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Volcanic unrest and gas hazard areas Contributing: Jennifer Borresen and Shawn J. Sullivan, USA TODAY.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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Despite the commotion and all the onlookers, Monica does not recall anyone else trying to break up the altercation.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The bus driver heard the commotion, pulled over and told everyone to get off.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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The move sparked anxiety, confusion and intense pushback from public school districts and advocates nationwide.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
27 July 2025
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Besides confusion among the crowd and a brief delay turning over Hall H from one panel to the next, the alarm did not seem to cause any major disruption to Friday's festivities.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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Police standoff after murders Lenexa police responded around 8:30 p.m. to the Donovan family home in the 7900 block of Hallet Street for a reported armed disturbance.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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The tropical disturbance the National Hurricane Center is currently eyeing is hundreds of miles away from the Caribbean, in a stretch of ocean hurricane scientists call the main development region.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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Fan engagement is up, and innovations like the Pit Boost have added excitement.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Christen expressed her excitement in her Instagram Story shortly after uploading the news to her feed.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Among the topics discussed: Nikola Jokic caused a stir in NBA circles by … doing nothing?!—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
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The allegations created quite a stir—and resulted in litigation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The move to resume sales of the H20 chips comes amid easing tensions between Washington and Beijing, with China relaxing controls on rare earth exports and the United States allowing chip design software services to resume in China.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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But the dustup over the building renovation is just a superficial sign of the underlying tension between the administration and the central bank.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Getting pulled over and receiving a ticket can put a damper on a road trip in a hurry.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The slip-on design is ideal for getting through TSA in a hurry without worrying about tying your laces in the chaos of the airport, and they’re crafted with cushy foam insoles to enhance your comfort with every step.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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