1
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
in the tumult of the evacuation from the coast, we accidentally left on the television, which was of course tuned to the local newscast breathlessly reporting on the hurricane we were fleeing
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2
as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the political tumult that swept the American colonies in the late 1700s
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3
as in roar
a violent shouting
went to the window to see what the great tumult was and discovered a crowd of demonstrators marching down the street
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Recent Examples of tumult
Victoria Green, founding partner of G Squared Private Wealth, pointed to Walmart as a potential safe haven stock in the midst of the tariff tumult.
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The president’s 10-percent universal baseline tariff took effect on Saturday, adding to the tumult.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 7 Apr. 2025
But Woods — whose career was derailed by injuries and tumult in his personal life — sits three back from Nicklaus at 15.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
In response, the president, his cabinet and top advisers tried to tamp down the tumult that sent stocks plummeting Thursday, one of the worst days of trading since the height of the pandemic in 2020.
—Tony Romm, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The president’s 10-percent universal baseline tariff took effect on Saturday, adding to the tumult.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 7 Apr. 2025
But Woods — whose career was derailed by injuries and tumult in his personal life — sits three back from Nicklaus at 15.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
In response, the president, his cabinet and top advisers tried to tamp down the tumult that sent stocks plummeting Thursday, one of the worst days of trading since the height of the pandemic in 2020.
—Tony Romm, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumult
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The man identified by authorities as Mutu is seen grabbing the girl’s arms and forcing them to her sides as neighbors responded to the commotion and confronted him.—
Diego Mendoza and Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actress explains that after all that commotion, her son refused to walk home with shoes on.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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She's recently had to cope with a considerable amount of upheaval due to the work being done on the property.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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But Americans filed taxes this week in the midst of an unprecedented upheaval of the nation’s fiscal system which was inaugurated a century ago.—
Made by History,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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When Golden took the stage, there was a roar of cheers and fireworks exploded over the city.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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While the roar of the engines and smell of burning rubber are very familiar to fans of stock car racing, there’s a distinct allure about NHRA events.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 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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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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One appeal of the group’s messaging is its peculiarly British sensibility; the statements tend to cut through the noise.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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Such evidence could support the view that incessant loud noise amounts to torture or cruel treatment towards cetaceans, in turn galvanizing support for a new right to be free from such harm.—
David Gruber,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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The number comes as Trump's varying tariffs plan has led to market turmoil and raised fears about an impending recession.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
26 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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“Tumult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumult. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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