as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment his stomach unrest was just a sign of stage fright
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Recent Examples of unrest
On the ground in Gaza, the fragile calm is already strained by fears of internal unrest.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
But this journey takes place during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, a moment of profound historical upheaval and political unrest — when everything is on the verge of change.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Her arrival changes the dynamics between the members of the community and brings unrest, but also inspiration for other women.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
But the worry here in Portland is that troops won’t address any of the city’s actual challenges and will instead provoke unrest.
—Nicholas Kristof, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
But this journey takes place during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, a moment of profound historical upheaval and political unrest — when everything is on the verge of change.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Her arrival changes the dynamics between the members of the community and brings unrest, but also inspiration for other women.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
But the worry here in Portland is that troops won’t address any of the city’s actual challenges and will instead provoke unrest.
—Nicholas Kristof, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrest
turmoil
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First Brands Group Holdings has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, capping weeks of turmoil sparked by creditor concern over the auto-suppliers use of opaque off-balance sheet financing.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Less than two years later, the Titans are in a state of turmoil.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrest. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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