as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment his stomach unrest was just a sign of stage fright
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Recent Examples of unrest
It’s also widely seen as part of a broader vision to ensure national security under Xi, who came to power in 2012 following widespread 2008 protests in Tibet and deadly unrest in Xinjiang, home to its Uyghur minority.
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Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The protests came after months of unrest that have drawn international criticism as foreigners have been driven from their homes and seen their businesses and property vandalized.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said South Africa had learned lessons from the unrest in 2021, which was triggered by the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
School fires have become a more frequent occurrence in Kenya over the past few years amid growing student unrest about the country's education system.
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Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The protests came after months of unrest that have drawn international criticism as foreigners have been driven from their homes and seen their businesses and property vandalized.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said South Africa had learned lessons from the unrest in 2021, which was triggered by the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma.
—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
School fires have become a more frequent occurrence in Kenya over the past few years amid growing student unrest about the country's education system.
—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrest
turmoil
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The landlocked mineral-rich nation is facing one of its deepest political crises in decades as economic turmoil, nationwide protests and a battle over the country’s future threaten to reshape the balance of power in South America.
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Political turmoil intensifies as resignations, Russia’s rising threat and pressure from a skeptical United States leave Britain’s next leader to prove the plan can truly safeguard Europe.
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrest. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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