1
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
Stocks sink on concerns about regional bank loans US stocks turned lower on Thursday as jitters spread on Wall Street about credit market turmoil and regional banks’ exposures to bad loans.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Capping nearly a year of turmoil over allegations of corruption, retaliation and abuse of power, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office effective immediately.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
In August, royal experts told Fox News Digital that Andrew was grappling with private turmoil behind closed doors following the news that Giuffre would be speaking out from beyond the grave.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The intervention comes as an Ipsos poll conducted before the current political turmoil warns that most people in France do not think the current democratic system works.
—John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Capping nearly a year of turmoil over allegations of corruption, retaliation and abuse of power, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office effective immediately.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
In August, royal experts told Fox News Digital that Andrew was grappling with private turmoil behind closed doors following the news that Giuffre would be speaking out from beyond the grave.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The intervention comes as an Ipsos poll conducted before the current political turmoil warns that most people in France do not think the current democratic system works.
—John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
Noun
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Duffy did not cite specific intelligence, but his remarks echoed broader administration warnings about potential unrest tied to the protests this Saturday.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Missouri is chasing a rebound to keep its SEC title hopes alive, while Auburn and head coach Hugh Freeze are trying to quiet growing unrest.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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Shannon moans right about the time Jenn walks out to see what the commotion is all about.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
10 Oct. 2025
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Glenn wasn’t met with cheers or the sounds of flashing cameras — there was a distinct lack of commotion.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The campaign immediately received backlash and prompted confusion from doctors who dismissed its effectiveness.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Rookie Pat Bryant, split out wide, had his hands outstretched in confusion for six full seconds before the ball was actually snapped.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cornell would arrive at the scene of these disturbances in a suit and tie, carrying a bag containing notepads, tape recorders, cameras and, on occasion, other, homemade instruments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The works, which were still under video surveillance, sat unopened all weekend, with no unusual disturbances recorded.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Mamdani’s brand of economic populism and laser focus on lowering costs in the astronomically expensive city has generated buzz and excitement.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The director wrenches apart Ibsen’s terse and precise mechanism and makes room for a proliferation of arresting moments—caught on the wing in wide-screen images, thanks to Sean Bobbitt’s cinematography—that balance tragedy and horror with excitement and wonder.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Skims is no stranger to bold and thought-provoking products, having previously caused a stir with its controversial line of face wraps.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The sighting has caused a stir in the country and the broader region, as experts believe the whale could be the elusive Migaloo, an extremely rare, decades-old all-white humpback.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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Although there may be some lingering tension between Turning Point and the Wisconsin GOP, resistance to the group is diminishing, party officials said.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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As Robbie's actions target stash houses run by the notorious Dark Hearts motorcycle gang, a deadly turf war erupts, escalating tensions in the city and drawing both law enforcement and criminal factions into a high-stakes battle over control, survival and justice.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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To Cuomo, Mamdani is a young man in a hurry whose lack of experience should disqualify him from leading America's largest city.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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Both teams can put up points in a hurry.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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