as in havoc
a state in which everything is out of order
the boy's room is in such chaos that it looks as though a tornado had struck
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Recent Examples of chaos
Everything’s just chaos, and Aud just with Zoë just homed in and just sang it.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
The what happened: Trump DOJ gears up for immigration enforcement
The L.A. Times special: Column: Inside the Bakersfield raids that showed how Trump’s immigration policies will sow chaos
Stay Golden,
Anita Chabria
P.S.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In many cases, pet dogs, cats and other animals have been lost in the chaos or were left behind during evacuations.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The answer gets tricky Jan. 10, 2025 Friday’s developments added to the sense of chaos surrounding the devastating wildfires, which have destroyed portions of Pacific Palisades and Malibu as well as Altadena, an unincorporated area outside the city of Los Angeles, killing at least 13 people.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
The what happened: Trump DOJ gears up for immigration enforcement
The L.A. Times special: Column: Inside the Bakersfield raids that showed how Trump’s immigration policies will sow chaos
Stay Golden,
Anita Chabria
P.S.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In many cases, pet dogs, cats and other animals have been lost in the chaos or were left behind during evacuations.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The answer gets tricky Jan. 10, 2025 Friday’s developments added to the sense of chaos surrounding the devastating wildfires, which have destroyed portions of Pacific Palisades and Malibu as well as Altadena, an unincorporated area outside the city of Los Angeles, killing at least 13 people.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaos
Noun
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Eoghan O’Connell’s role in both Shrewsbury goals was high on most culpability lists, as was a distinct lack of creativity in midfield and a failure to pose any kind of threat down the left side when Ryan Barnett was causing havoc down the opposite flank.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Walker thinks people may now be more receptive to her message, given the devastating wildfires that have wrought havoc on Los Angeles itself the past week.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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And who made the mess in question in the first place?—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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By Jeffrey Kluger January 17, 2025 1:12 PM EST A lot of hardware destined for space went to pieces this week, but to hear the rocket companies responsible for the messes tell it, little untoward happened at all.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
Noun
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This creates immense confusion about how we’re supposed to store and ship our online orders.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Here are three important steps that can make a difference: Simplify access to affordable internet programs: Right now, the USF includes several different programs to help people get connected, but they’re scattered across multiple agencies, creating confusion and frustration.—
Randy Ray,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Omaha packs one hell of an emotional gut-punch, especially thanks to a wise-beyond-her-years performance by Molly Belle Wright.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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While touchdown connections with rookie sensation Jayden Daniels have helped lift this moribund franchise out of the depths of football hell, McLaurin finds his high by creating deep personal relationships with teammates.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Longevity: Adults diagnosed with A.D.H.D., on average, die earlier than people without the disorder, a British study found.—
Jonathan Wolfe,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Aphasia, a condition affecting language and communication abilities, and frontotemporal dementia, a progressive disorder impacting behavior and cognitive functions, have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy's life.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Chaos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaos. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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