as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
on the morning of his first day of school, the kindergartner exhibited an unquietness that his parents tried to soothe by offering words of encouragement
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Noun
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The turmoil at key U.S. agencies threatens everything from forecast quality to storm recovery.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025 -
This turmoil was nothing new for fans who’ve been around since the days of Keith Moon.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Fuller had been watching the Continent’s social unrest for some time, and writing about it in the Tribune.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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His electoral campaign had centered on the promise of putting an end to the unrest in Donbas, which had been rumbling on for years.—
Anna Batta,
The Conversation,
2 June 2025
Noun
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As excitement builds for Culture’s Biggest Night, BET promises more major announcements and surprise performances in the days leading up to the event.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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Todd and Julie's children, Chase and Kyle, additionally shared their excitement about their parent's pardon.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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“Unquietness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unquietness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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