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
The pace of disruptions has accelerated in recent years, with double-digit increases in each of the last two years as the country faces an elevated threat level with prolonged turmoil in the Middle East.
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Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
The freshman progressive mayor began 2026 with all three of the city’s sister agencies lacking permanent heads for at least a year amid political turmoil at City Hall.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Díaz-Canel acknowledged last week that his government is in talks with Washington, a rare public admission that came as Cuba faces deepening economic turmoil and energy shortages.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The story follows a family unraveling amid open marriages, conspiracy and emotional turmoil.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
The freshman progressive mayor began 2026 with all three of the city’s sister agencies lacking permanent heads for at least a year amid political turmoil at City Hall.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Díaz-Canel acknowledged last week that his government is in talks with Washington, a rare public admission that came as Cuba faces deepening economic turmoil and energy shortages.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The story follows a family unraveling amid open marriages, conspiracy and emotional turmoil.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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The Basij have long operated as a national paramilitary force under the command of Iran's Islamic theocratic rulers, playing a major role in violently quashing anti-government protests, including the unprecedented wave of unrest in January.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, experts have warned of social unrest as pump prices soar, rattling governments in Southeast Asia.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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No shove, no commotion, no clue.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Multiple people were escorted out of the room amid the commotion.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Down comforters are a cozy addition to your bedding but can cause a bit of confusion in how to launder and care for them.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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In lockdown and confusion and fear following an attack at nearby Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, the staff at Soul Café made pizza — cheese, mushroom and margherita.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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At Usangu Expedition Camp in Tanzania, for example, guides have replaced bright spotlights with thermal cameras so guests can observe critters with minimal disturbance.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Even the current first-line oral treatment, fexinidazole, must be taken for 10 days and comes with severe side effects such as nausea, vomiting and heart-rhythm disturbances.—
Fran Kritz,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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So how could a movie so hellbent on excitement feel so anticlimactic by its end?—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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ServiceNow’s software-as-a-service model has struggled on the stock market in recent months, lagging due to investor excitement around AI agents.—
Joe Wilkins Published Mar 19,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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Take a look at some of the stellar hand mixers that created a stir.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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No kitchen is complete without a skillet, and this well-sized model is perfect for searing, stir-frying, sauteing and more.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The shooting came amid heightened tension over the Iran war and followed gunfire attacks on two Toronto-area synagogues last weekend.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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There was actually a lot of audience tension this week in late night.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kellner grounds into another double play, bringing up the seventh in a hurry.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Boozer had the presence of mind, though, to get his own rebound off the block and pass the ball back out to his brother rather than trying to throw up another shot in a hurry.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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