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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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After experiencing turmoil, including resignations from founding members frustrated by the Vatican's resistance and internal difficulties, the commission has stabilized in recent years.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The three-person commission has been the subject of recent turmoil after witnesses reported seeing Commissioner Todd Hiett grope a man while Hiett was extremely intoxicated at a conference in June.
—USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Lo knows to play a long game, and plans to remain steadfast while waiting for the turmoil to subside.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: There's more turmoil — and testing — ahead.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The three-person commission has been the subject of recent turmoil after witnesses reported seeing Commissioner Todd Hiett grope a man while Hiett was extremely intoxicated at a conference in June.
—USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Lo knows to play a long game, and plans to remain steadfast while waiting for the turmoil to subside.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: There's more turmoil — and testing — ahead.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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With Fede Valverde's partner attacking Ancelotti and the team's forwards on social media during the match, unrest is growing in the Spanish capital.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mary Trump, former President Donald Trump's estranged niece and longtime critic, predicted on Sunday that her uncle will attempt to prematurely declare victory and potentially incite political unrest if the 2024 presidential election outcome doesn't favor him.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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According to footage obtained by TMZ, at least one guard appeared to lose balance amidst the scuffle, reportedly injuring their leg in the commotion.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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All that commotion in response to a threat is, again, what shows up as swelling.Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
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In Arizona, that ruling left confusion between two conflicting laws, and temporarily stopped clinics from providing abortions as courts worked out what was legal in the state.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The crowd immediately erupted into laughter while Dismukes looked between the two in confusion.Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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According to The Weather Channel, the disturbance in the Caribbean is likely to become a tropical depression and possibly Tropical Storm Rafael on Monday and the system could become a hurricane in the western Caribbean.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The disturbance sits 345 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica.Elisa Raffa, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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The women were seen jumping, hugging and screaming in excitement.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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This focus on employee experience is particularly resonant in Autodesk’s Silicon Valley headquarters, where the excitement around AI has fueled a rapid but disciplined deployment of these capabilities.Peter High, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Speakers at a Trump rally in New York City last weekend caused a stir when a comedian made inappropriate jokes about Latinos and Puerto Rico.Amie Parnes, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Trump era has even affected some of the dynamics at the high school where Joe teaches; particularly when Trump first ran, students brought Trump banners to school, causing a stir.Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 31 Oct. 2024
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When tensions ratchet up, the two countries quickly mend fences.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Interest rates might edge down a bit more in the coming weeks, but many consumers and business owners could hold back borrowing if postelection tension and uncertainty revs up.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Keep scrolling to shop these fashion finds, but hurry, sizes are already selling out.Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Mashing the gas, the 27-year-old E60 lurched forward and eliminated the gap in a hurry.Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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