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as in unrest
a disturbed or uneasy state
was in turmoil most of the night, trying to convince himself he had made the right decision
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
avoided the turmoil of the mall during the holiday season
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Recent Examples of turmoil
The Post has been in turmoil for much of Mr. Lewis’s tenure, which began a year ago.
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Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Permira acquired the luxury sneaker brand in 2020 and tried to make its move last June with an initial public offering that was ultimately pulled at the 11th hour amid turmoil in European stock markets.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Last summer, American was dealing with some turmoil in its business-class business.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 6 Jan. 2025
Although most of last year’s top higher education news stories were concerned with campus turmoil of one sort or the other, 2024 also proved to be another banner year for colleges and universities on the philanthropic front.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Permira acquired the luxury sneaker brand in 2020 and tried to make its move last June with an initial public offering that was ultimately pulled at the 11th hour amid turmoil in European stock markets.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Last summer, American was dealing with some turmoil in its business-class business.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 6 Jan. 2025
Although most of last year’s top higher education news stories were concerned with campus turmoil of one sort or the other, 2024 also proved to be another banner year for colleges and universities on the philanthropic front.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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Social unrest will become more frequent, with mass protests and political instability becoming the norm in affected regions.Amir Husain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The reason the internet satellite service became so popular after the women's rights protests began in 2022 is because access to Instagram and WhatsApp was restricted due to widespread civil unrest.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Washington used a different kind of commotion to catch the Falcons slipping at the end of the game, as well.Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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The girl heard the sounds of a commotion coming from a bedroom and could hear her mother yelling and pleading, a detective wrote.Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2025
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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
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The disturbance in the Polar Vortex aloft will establish extreme cold conditions.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Public intoxication: At 3:01 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Cinnabar Winery on Big Basin Way.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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In the oil industry, there is excitement about Trump’s drill-baby-drill ethos.Matt Egan, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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Kamiya's feelings are understandable, as leakers often kill any excitement for product reveals while derailing the plans of marketing departments.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The erroneous emergency alert caused a stir in all parts of Los Angeles.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Concerns over beachgoers reserving spaces with the use of portable cabanas are causing a stir in Australia.Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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There was a permanent tension in Mishima between his longing for physical action and his literary ambition.Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Biden's last-minute rejection of the deal suggests growing governmental tensions between maintaining domestic control over key industries and fostering international investment.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Grant gets off the ball in a hurry and finds a healthy balance between playing laterally and downhill.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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Keep their necessities together, in a spot where they can be reached in a hurry.Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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