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
Set in New York City in the summer of 1961 against the cultural upheaval of the times and a vibrant music scene, A Complete Unknown follows an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota who arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, the French CAC 40 index was 0.66% higher as investors awaited the latest developments in a week of political upheaval in France.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
The political upheaval in South Korea has sent shockwaves through the East Asian region, including Taiwan.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Embrace the upheaval as a catalyst for your fate and personal evolution.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, the French CAC 40 index was 0.66% higher as investors awaited the latest developments in a week of political upheaval in France.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
The political upheaval in South Korea has sent shockwaves through the East Asian region, including Taiwan.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Embrace the upheaval as a catalyst for your fate and personal evolution.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upheaval
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During the social and political unrest, the story centers on the goings-on of an unconventional family living in Lima.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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To prepare for potential unrest during the week of the election, the Portland Police Bureau spent $1.2 million in officer overtime — yet, large-scale protests never materialized and no arrests were made.Meira Gebel, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, restaurants, takeout and delivery became more accessible, creating a cultural revolution of eating out.Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Final Thoughts Broadcom's recent earnings report serves as a powerful indicator of the ongoing AI revolution in the tech industry.Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.William B. Davis, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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An initial tsunami warning was called off within two hours of the earthquake.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Instead, Einhard used a local story of demonic possession of a young girl to make the critique for him, likely drawing on broader widespread views of the recent turmoil.Matthew Gabriele, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Netanyahu will testify three times a week, the court said, despite the Gaza war and possible new threats posed by wider Middle East turmoil.Reuters, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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But if there is any kind of revolt from Johnson’s conservative detractors during the Jan. 3 Speaker vote, no Democrats will step in to save him, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned on Wednesday.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the morning of the revolt, a young French soldier ran into a Natchez woman who tipped him off about the impending attack.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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Under Korean law, a sitting president is immune from criminal prosecution on all matters except for leading an insurrection or acts of treason.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline Christian nationalist elements in the U.S. played a key role in the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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After Two Months of the New Nation's Founding The use of martial law in South Korea dates back to 1948, when the country's first president, Syngman Rhee, employed it to suppress communist uprisings after just two months of the government's founding.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Flashback: The last time a South Korean leader declared martial law was in 1980, during a mass pro-democracy uprising against military rule.Avery Lotz, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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West Michigan along Lake Michigan is under a winter storm warning until 7 p.m. Thursday.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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The storm caused record damage in the state, estimated at more than $50 billion, and killed more than 100 people.Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Upheaval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheaval. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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