1
as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
the nighttime tornado warnings were the likely source of the restiveness that could be felt all over town
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as in unease
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements
I sensed that his restiveness at breakfast probably had something to do with the big presentation he would be making at the sales conference
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Adding to the turmoil, Trudeau announced earlier this week his intention to step down as prime minister, further complicating Canada's position in the face of U.S. pressure.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025 -
Shin Yul, a Myongji University professor who has followed the political turmoil, said police had lots of experience with the tactical operations that were likely being considered.—
Jack Kim and Ju-min Park,
The Christian Science Monitor,
8 Jan. 2025
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Beyond technical concerns, Iran's broader military buildup adds to regional unease.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Rose felt a sense of unease upon returning home, and Hadley continued to have episodes.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Social unrest will become more frequent, with mass protests and political instability becoming the norm in affected regions.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The reason the internet satellite service became so popular after the women's rights protests began in 2022 is because access to Instagram and WhatsApp was restricted due to widespread civil unrest.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Then the widespread anxiety spurred by a wave of high-profile robberies and the deadly home-invasion of Jacqueline Avant.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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The situation caused Campbell a lot of anxiety, but became a pivotal shift in her perspective.—
Kait Hanson,
Glamour,
18 Jan. 2025
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Organizational dysfunction, the most crucial worry.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Allowing just nine points to the Minnesota Vikings was a tremendous leap forward; the only worry is if the bye week will cool down what might just be the best offense in the league.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Not only were there some creative differences between the film's director and writer, David Goyer and New Line Cinema, but there were also some tensions on set.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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There was also a prolonged drought, a nasty port strike and constant tensions between locals and Dust Bowl immigrants over impacts on social services.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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Well, to go back to lame culinary school lingo, because agitation promotes crystallization.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
9 Jan. 2025
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Be aware that non-methylated B vitamins have the potential to cause these same side effects — which include anxiety, agitation, irritability, headaches, nausea, neuropathy, insomnia, and achiness.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
7 Jan. 2025
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This rapid evolution will undoubtedly bring about both excitement and apprehension.—
Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The country’s interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, later accused her of staging her own apprehension.—
Julie Turkewitz,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Restiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restiveness. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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