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
In this ketamine dream, Joe is exposed to a lot of his inner turmoil and trauma.
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Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025
But midweek, with U.S. stock markets in turmoil as the tariffs took effect, Trump abruptly changed course.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Those who were nearby during those weeks of turmoil, anger, and despair can recall it — the sirens, the protest chants, and the faint smell of smoke as parts of the city burned.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2025
Hong Kong came in at fifth, moving up three ranks, as its economy is starting to recover after years of geopolitical turmoil.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
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Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025
But midweek, with U.S. stock markets in turmoil as the tariffs took effect, Trump abruptly changed course.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Those who were nearby during those weeks of turmoil, anger, and despair can recall it — the sirens, the protest chants, and the faint smell of smoke as parts of the city burned.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2025
Hong Kong came in at fifth, moving up three ranks, as its economy is starting to recover after years of geopolitical turmoil.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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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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Geopolitical unrest: Will global conflicts reshape your supply chain?—
Guy Courtin,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The reveal of the dire wolves and accompanying news on red wolf advances lead to plenty of commotion and news coverage.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the backdrop, a commotion of voices from distraught aid workers and soldiers shouting commands in Hebrew can be heard.—
Farnaz Fassihi,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The bill would directly conflict with federal law, opening the door for homeowners to face confusion regarding what is permitted.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, since the start of 2025, there has been confusion among many in college mental health about how to comply with the intentions of the federal government.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Summary Several supplements may help with perimenopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety, stress, bone density loss, and more.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to police, Levy started the disturbance inside Baires Grill, the Miami Herald reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Just seeing the excitement of Chicago for both of us, honestly, was really cool at that time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Even amid the post-match excitement, Bompastor has a calm demeanour most of the time.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This case is still causing a stir in international law, with people discussing expropriation and investor rights—issues that the Russian elite relegated to afterthoughts to protect political concerns.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Trump created a new stir on a related matter at Monday’s meeting.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Taylor compared the tension producers navigate to that of the lawyers in the room.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Despite escalating trade tensions and market turbulence since Trump took office in January, the economy remains in solid shape by several key measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Possessions from some of those who were on the Titanic, some likely abandoned in a hurry, can also be seen on the 3D model.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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If the Twins don’t get their act together in a hurry, those 10 remaining games against the White Sox might not mean much.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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