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
Temporary Protected Status is granted to immigrants in the United States who can’t return to their home countries because of natural disasters or political upheaval.
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Daniella Silva, NBC news, 20 May 2025
Like the rest of the country, media companies have been affected by President Trump’s tariffs and general economic upheaval.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
And yet, amid this upheaval, something remarkable is happening: many of the world’s leading media companies are now being led by women.
—Jessica Sibley, Time, 19 May 2025
Other analysts questioned the point of all the upheaval.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 12 May 2025
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Daniella Silva, NBC news, 20 May 2025
Like the rest of the country, media companies have been affected by President Trump’s tariffs and general economic upheaval.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
And yet, amid this upheaval, something remarkable is happening: many of the world’s leading media companies are now being led by women.
—Jessica Sibley, Time, 19 May 2025
Other analysts questioned the point of all the upheaval.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upheaval
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This cultural suppression continued for decades, as political unrest escalated and the state’s grip on artistic expression tightened.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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But residents say in the aftermath of the unrest, police — even ambulances — avoided coming here.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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No industry is immune to the AI revolution, but how are brands using this technology to make consumer experiences better?—
Angus McDonald,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The most recent casualties in the wearable wars were supposed to herald the AI hardware revolution.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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During an earlier monologue, Robin talks about the great earthquake that will one day level the Pacific Northwest, and at times his words sound not like a prophecy or a warning, but an oblique recollection of the emotional earthquake that devastated him.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Ring While the United States Geological Survey stresses that factors like the distance from the earthquake, type of soil a building is built on and construction design are all key factors, damage begins to occur if an earthquake reaches somewhere between 4 or 5 magnitude.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The turmoil at key U.S. agencies threatens everything from forecast quality to storm recovery.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the federal government agencies responsible for forecasting and disaster relief are in turmoil.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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For all his unfounded beliefs and suspicions, Kennedy’s revolt isn’t against research but against the power long held by scientific insiders like Fauci.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Murderbot May 16 on Apple TV+ The question on everyone’s mind: What if the technology that takes on ou most mindless and inane tasks revolts against us?—
Lucy Ford,
Time,
19 May 2025
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What’s the political climate, social climate that has to exist in order for an insurrection to appear?—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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It was suspended across the states during the entire Civil War; in counties in South Carolina that were overrun by the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction; in specific places in the Philippines during an insurrection in 1905; and in Hawaii following the bombing of Pearl Harbor.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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Karen Young, founder of the inclusive body care brand Oui the People, similarly recalls the emotional labor of leading during collective crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 racial uprisings and the recent election.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Filmmakers, inspired by the uprising, began creating without hijab, without state approval, and often in complete secrecy.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Flooding is likely, especially for rivers already at elevated levels due to storms earlier this week.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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However, recent storms and outcomes make the case for an uncomfortable, unfamiliar reality.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Upheaval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheaval. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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