as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the Russian Revolution was one of the major convulsions of the 20th century
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Recent Examples of convulsion
Symptoms of poisoning include upset stomach, drooling, loss of appetite, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and irregular heartbeat.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, the eVTOL air taxi sector is going through the same convulsions as the end of the dotcom bubble, with similar results.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
If a more severe form develops, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, the FDA says.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
Symptoms may include stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, the eVTOL air taxi sector is going through the same convulsions as the end of the dotcom bubble, with similar results.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
If a more severe form develops, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, the FDA says.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
Symptoms may include stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convulsion
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Michael Jordan wears No. 45 in return to the Bulls For LaVine, the last few weeks of upheaval have offered perspective.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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During his decades-long career in finance, Carney steered governments through major global crises and periods of upheaval.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the picturesque landscape of England's Lake District, a whisky revolution is quietly unfolding.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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As the deep-tech revolution unfolds, startup studios are an efficient and structured way to build companies.—
Pierrick Bouffaron,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The levels are based off several factors, including crime levels, threats of terrorism, civil unrest, health concerns and the possibility of a natural disaster, according to the State Department.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition to long-standing restrictions, the State Department issued a travel advisory in August warning citizens not to travel to Iran due to political unrest in the region.—
Amin Khodadadi,
NBC News,
16 Mar. 2025
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More than 1,000 people have died following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar and nearby Thailand on Friday, March 28, according to reports.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In Bangkok, which was also hit by the quake, rescue efforts have focused on a 30-story building that collapsed following the earthquake.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Convulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convulsion. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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