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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The previous metal topped a three-week high on Monday , as investors piled into gold, which is usually considered a safe haven asset in times of turbulence.
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Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 15 July 2025
This consistent stream of income becomes especially valuable during periods of market turbulence, when price appreciation may be harder to come by.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Gold’s surge of more than 25% this year is another sign of collapsing market confidence in the U.S., as is Treasury yields remaining elevated despite market turbulence, Lachman said.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 13 July 2025
At the same time, the students have to keep track of turbulence and other factors that might disrupt planes trying to navigate the airspace.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 15 July 2025
This consistent stream of income becomes especially valuable during periods of market turbulence, when price appreciation may be harder to come by.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Gold’s surge of more than 25% this year is another sign of collapsing market confidence in the U.S., as is Treasury yields remaining elevated despite market turbulence, Lachman said.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 13 July 2025
At the same time, the students have to keep track of turbulence and other factors that might disrupt planes trying to navigate the airspace.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for turbulence
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“Turbulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbulence. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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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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