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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Overall, European leaders’ positive reception of Rubio’s speech reflected how horrifically damaged the transatlantic relationship has been by the past year of turmoil over Ukraine, and month of arson over Greenland.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
The stock market turmoil unleashed by the artificial-intelligence industry reflects two fears that are increasingly at odds.
—Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Also, according to ancient Norse lore, evil and turmoil were brought to the world by the mischievous god Loki, the 13th guest at a dinner party in Valhalla.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Hearts and flowers do not well dance with the sad music of tear gas and tears, tragedy and turmoil.
—Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
The stock market turmoil unleashed by the artificial-intelligence industry reflects two fears that are increasingly at odds.
—Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Also, according to ancient Norse lore, evil and turmoil were brought to the world by the mischievous god Loki, the 13th guest at a dinner party in Valhalla.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Hearts and flowers do not well dance with the sad music of tear gas and tears, tragedy and turmoil.
—Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for turmoil
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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