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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
in the tumult of the evacuation from the coast, we accidentally left on the television, which was of course tuned to the local newscast breathlessly reporting on the hurricane we were fleeing
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as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the political tumult that swept the American colonies in the late 1700s
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as in roar
a violent shouting
went to the window to see what the great tumult was and discovered a crowd of demonstrators marching down the street
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Recent Examples of tumult
Butler, a former sixth-round pick in 2018, is one of a handful of A’s players who blossomed despite the tumult of the team’s messy divorce with the city of Oakland.
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
But the tumult of the new Trump administration loomed in the background from the start.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
And yet, making my way around Washington this week, the city showed no signs of the Trumpian tumult.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
While a divorce, like the one the singer went through with Liam Hemsworth in 2019, can be a destabilizing life change, Cyrus emerged from personal tumult a little more zen.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
But the tumult of the new Trump administration loomed in the background from the start.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
And yet, making my way around Washington this week, the city showed no signs of the Trumpian tumult.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
While a divorce, like the one the singer went through with Liam Hemsworth in 2019, can be a destabilizing life change, Cyrus emerged from personal tumult a little more zen.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumult
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Naturally, this means that even something as small as a new shade of Pocket Blush is bound to cause tons of commotion—and spoiler alert, that’s exactly what happened after Hailey’s recent date night routine.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
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Pilots heard the commotion and turned the flight around back to Savannah, police said.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2025
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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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At a few points during his broadcast, the audio could barely be heard due to the bass and the roar of the crowd.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, the three-time MVP belted a two-run home run to right field in the third inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 4-0 lead, setting off a roar from the roughly 42,000 fans in attendance.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Minor disturbances, such as noise, movement or a slightly full bladder, can now easily interrupt sleep.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, March 24, Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call about a disturbance at a home on Barkers Crossing Avenue in Houston.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
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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Marked down to a $100, these are an incredible bargain considering the sound quality, active noise cancellation, and overall comfy fit.—
Cierra Cowan,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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In a world of noise, the founders who lead with authenticity and consistency are the ones who truly stand out—and win.—
Danylo Borodchuk,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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But Haiti has been in constant turmoil, hampering U.S. efforts.—
Gisela Salomon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Such a break in tradition would be catastrophic for the diamond industry, which is already in turmoil.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The news, which surfaced late last week when letters to these vendors from Chief Procurement Officer Sharla Roberts were shared with the media, caused an immediate stir and prompted some aldermen to publicly advise contractors not to comply with the request.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Fans of this show based on a treatment by the legendary Bruce Lee caused enough of a stir that it was eventually renewed for Max exclusively, airing a third season on the streaming service.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Tumult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumult. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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