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 turmoil could be even more unnerving for those nearing retirement.
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
The turmoil is reminiscent of Trump’s chaotic management in his first presidency, which was plagued by interpersonal drama.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
What To Know The announcement sent financial markets into turmoil: Wall Street suffered its worst single-day loss since the early pandemic era, and global markets followed suit.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
And all of the turmoil churned up some riveting social gameplay throughout the hour.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
The turmoil is reminiscent of Trump’s chaotic management in his first presidency, which was plagued by interpersonal drama.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
What To Know The announcement sent financial markets into turmoil: Wall Street suffered its worst single-day loss since the early pandemic era, and global markets followed suit.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
And all of the turmoil churned up some riveting social gameplay throughout the hour.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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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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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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The bill would directly conflict with federal law, opening the door for homeowners to face confusion regarding what is permitted.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, since the start of 2025, there has been confusion among many in college mental health about how to comply with the intentions of the federal government.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 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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To demonstrate the flexibility of the Bronco SUV, last week Ford Motor Co. revealed two project vehicles to enthusiasts who want to personalize their Broncos for off-road excitement.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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That excitement tided people over for many years when those sources weren’t all that profitable.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
23 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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Through every bit of romantic tension between this pair, a fact remains — Cecilia Dominguez is not a character who is ever once mentioned in the original NCIS.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Between the bottled beers and canapés, however, there was little sign of the brewing tensions behind the scenes.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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But that money ran out in a hurry, state records show, with the majority of it, 67%, going to ranchers whose wolves were killed by the Whaleback pack.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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In a hurry, Mr. Trump is now considering firing Mr. Powell.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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