turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l 
: a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
Examples of turmoil in a Sentence
The country has been in turmoil for the past 10 years.
a period of political turmoil
His life has been in a constant turmoil.
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The region’s turmoil was producing a new generation of independent media.
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Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
The competition, however, stalled amid an unprecedented period of internal turmoil at the museum following the theft last fall of more than $100 million in French crown jewels in under eight minutes.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
Hubbard has survived relationship turmoil and ending an engagement on TV.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Still, Barnard predicts many European leaders would likely remain prudent given the current turmoil in Westminster.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 18 May 2026
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Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
The competition, however, stalled amid an unprecedented period of internal turmoil at the museum following the theft last fall of more than $100 million in French crown jewels in under eight minutes.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
Hubbard has survived relationship turmoil and ending an engagement on TV.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Still, Barnard predicts many European leaders would likely remain prudent given the current turmoil in Westminster.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 18 May 2026
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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