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
What to expect if you’re infected Listeria infections typically cause fever, muscle aches and tiredness and may cause stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
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Carolyn Barber, Fortune Well, 20 July 2024
What to know about the frozen waffle recall due to potential listeria contamination 03:28
Listeria infections can lead to fever, muscle aches and fatigue, and in some cases cause stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
Seizures in children can look like many different things, from convulsions and random repetitive movements to rhythmic jerking and loss of consciousness.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
France suffered political convulsions for the rest of the decade.
—Terry W. Hartle, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2024
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Carolyn Barber, Fortune Well, 20 July 2024
What to know about the frozen waffle recall due to potential listeria contamination 03:28
Listeria infections can lead to fever, muscle aches and fatigue, and in some cases cause stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
Seizures in children can look like many different things, from convulsions and random repetitive movements to rhythmic jerking and loss of consciousness.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
France suffered political convulsions for the rest of the decade.
—Terry W. Hartle, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convulsion
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As someone deeply connected to this narrative through my family’s legacy with the Chickasaw Nation and the Chickasaw Freedmen, I am inspired by the pivotal roles that my great-great-great-grandfather, Charles Cohee Sr., and his son, Charles Cohee Jr., played during a time of significant upheaval.Kevin Cohee, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The show has also seen a bit of of behind-the-scenes upheaval as of late.Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Keynesian revolution provided still another policy response for governments to consider during periods of economic crisis: spending as fiscal stimulus to create jobs and income.Erik Guzik / The Conversation, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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The country’s revolution inspired millions of people across the Middle East to rise up against their own autocrats.Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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Authorities have erected new security fencing around the White House and other buildings in Washington, D.C., on Sunday as the nation's capital braces for possible unrest on and after Election Day.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Obviously, there are myriad reasons for the malaise gripping the town — the lingering aftereffects of the pandemic, the industry-wide economic shrinkage, the labor unrest, the waves and waves of layoffs.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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The deity is also linked to earthquakes, thunder, darkness, storms, and death and was widely regarded as the most powerful force of evil in Egyptian theology.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The prospectus outlines the typical credit risks and also specific hazards including earthquakes in California, typhoons in Japan and European windstorms.Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Convulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convulsion. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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