as in unrest
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the government can no longer control the social upheaval brought about by the collapse of the country's economy
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Recent Examples of upheaval
Helene and Milton, the two massive hurricanes that just swept into the country — killing hundreds of people, and leaving both devastation and rumblings of political upheaval in seven states — amounted to their own October surprise.
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Vox Staff, Vox, 24 Oct. 2024
My five embryo transfers over the next 18 months coincided with the upheaval surrounding that decision, plus the January 6 congressional hearings and former President Donald Trump’s numerous court fights.
—Jessica Schneider, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
His exit followed months of upheaval in the entertainment industry, with strikes and production delays shaking up Hollywood.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Even before the recent upheaval, each candidate looked poised for a landslide, once for Trump, and twice for Harris.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Vox Staff, Vox, 24 Oct. 2024
My five embryo transfers over the next 18 months coincided with the upheaval surrounding that decision, plus the January 6 congressional hearings and former President Donald Trump’s numerous court fights.
—Jessica Schneider, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
His exit followed months of upheaval in the entertainment industry, with strikes and production delays shaking up Hollywood.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Even before the recent upheaval, each candidate looked poised for a landslide, once for Trump, and twice for Harris.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upheaval
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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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Author of 'Swarm Troopers: How small drones will conquer the world,' following cutting-edge military technology in general and the drone warfare revolution in particular.David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Keynesian revolution provided still another policy response for governments to consider during periods of economic crisis: spending as fiscal stimulus to create jobs and income.Erik Guzik / The Conversation, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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The deity is also linked to earthquakes, thunder, darkness, storms, and death and was widely regarded as the most powerful force of evil in Egyptian theology.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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On April 5, 2024, people across the East Coast of the United States experienced an unusual earthquake.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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The filing notes that geopolitical turmoil, specifically the Israel-Hamas conflict, has impacted global shipping routes, leading to disruptions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Defense spending and exports could be threatened, analysts say, and conservative ambitions to overhaul the Federal Aviation Administration could cause turmoil at a time when the agency is deeply engaged in trying to diagnose and fix systemic problems at Boeing.Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Key Background Harris became the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on July 21, amid an intraparty revolt in the wake of his debate performance—shifting Democrats’ fortunes dramatically.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The distribution of income tilted sharply against labor, which arguably helped to spark a populist political revolt.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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With the memory of the violent January 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol still fresh, many voters fear that the peaceful transfer of power will again be under attack.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to halt the certification of the 2020 vote, didn’t stop most in the party from embracing him again.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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The group gathered at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, which is next door to the Stonewall Inn and was part of the iconic bar during the 1969 Stonewall uprising.Jillian Eugenios, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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More than 700 people were killed during the uprising by police, according to the United Nations.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Feed Rogers, a client choice pantry at 216 S. 13th St., lost half its roof and was flooded during the storms, said Sabrina Thiede, director of programs at Northwest Arkansas Food Bank.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Combine that with a pervasive mistrust in AI, and you’re left with the perfect storm: Consumer trust is declining across the board.Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Upheaval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheaval. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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