turbulence
noun
tur·bu·lence
ˈtər-byə-lən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being turbulent: such as
a
: great commotion or agitation
emotional turbulence
b
: irregular atmospheric motion especially when characterized by up-and-down currents
c
: departure in a fluid from a smooth flow
Examples of turbulence in a Sentence
The plane hit quite a bit of turbulence during our flight.
A period of turbulence preceded the riots.
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And the country’s internal political turbulence will compromise Washington’s ability to provide leadership on the world stage.
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Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
The put options recommended by Barclays would become more valuable if European stocks decline, offering protection against market turbulence.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
The firm is also overweight real assets, including infrastructure, natural resources and real estate, to shield portfolios from future turbulence if the labor market remains tight and economic growth stays sturdy.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
Stagnation, of course, isn’t just rough on those in first class; turbulence is always worse at the back of the plane.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
The put options recommended by Barclays would become more valuable if European stocks decline, offering protection against market turbulence.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
The firm is also overweight real assets, including infrastructure, natural resources and real estate, to shield portfolios from future turbulence if the labor market remains tight and economic growth stays sturdy.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
Stagnation, of course, isn’t just rough on those in first class; turbulence is always worse at the back of the plane.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Turbulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbulence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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turbulence
noun
tur·bu·lence
ˈtər-byə-lən(t)s
: the quality or state of being turbulent
especially
: irregular atmospheric motion with up and down currents
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