as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the Russian Revolution was one of the major convulsions of the 20th century
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Recent Examples of convulsion
Rare cases also suffer swelling of the brain called encephalitis — which can lead to convulsions, deafness or intellectual disability.
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
In rare cases, children develop brain swelling that can cause convulsions, deafness and intellectual disabilities.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Again Meanwhile, Ethereum’s ongoing convulsions amid its identity crisis showed themselves again this week with the announcement of Etherealize, a new entity focused on institutional adoption.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Researchers found the drug often leaves users immobile and unresponsive and can cause intense emotional reactions, euphoria, convulsions, and vomiting.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
In rare cases, children develop brain swelling that can cause convulsions, deafness and intellectual disabilities.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Again Meanwhile, Ethereum’s ongoing convulsions amid its identity crisis showed themselves again this week with the announcement of Etherealize, a new entity focused on institutional adoption.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Researchers found the drug often leaves users immobile and unresponsive and can cause intense emotional reactions, euphoria, convulsions, and vomiting.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convulsion
Noun
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She's recently had to cope with a considerable amount of upheaval due to the work being done on the property.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Pinpointing the traits that boost survivorship during more stable periods and times of planetary upheaval might help scientists and conservationists protect today’s most vulnerable species.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Apr. 2025
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Scully, Sand, and the Brotherhood were determined to flood the market, bringing the price of revolution back down to earth.—
John Semley,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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The real revolution in the space economy isn't rockets.—
Reema Khan,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Geopolitical unrest: Will global conflicts reshape your supply chain?—
Guy Courtin,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Haiti has for several years been under a Level 4 Do Not Travel warning from the U.S. State Department, citing kidnappings, crime, civil unrest and limited healthcare.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 100 earthquake victims were already waiting for surgery when the team arrived.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Known as museum mounting wax, the product comes in a solid block and acts as an adhesive for small objects, preventing them from toppling off their display stands due to an earthquake or accidental bump from kids, pets, or partygoers.—
Carol Kino,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Convulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convulsion. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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