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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
Three top concerns include elections and political turmoil that threaten progress, companies retreating or staying silent on DEI and ESG goals, and the rise of sustainability reporting that’s (temporarily) taking up companies’ time.
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Andrew Winston, Harvard Business Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Romania's election turmoil has sparked political upheaval and delays, with President Klaus Iohannis remaining in office until a new vote can be held.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
However, offseason turmoil seeped into the regular season with losses piling up.
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The 49ers are now 6-8 and on the verge of missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
European and Trump turmoil Europe's car sector is in turmoil, with thousands of jobs on the line as automakers suffer from a weakening market, high costs, a slower-than-expected takeup of EVs and increasing competition from Chinese rivals.
—Reuters, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Winston, Harvard Business Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Romania's election turmoil has sparked political upheaval and delays, with President Klaus Iohannis remaining in office until a new vote can be held.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
However, offseason turmoil seeped into the regular season with losses piling up.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The 49ers are now 6-8 and on the verge of missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
European and Trump turmoil Europe's car sector is in turmoil, with thousands of jobs on the line as automakers suffer from a weakening market, high costs, a slower-than-expected takeup of EVs and increasing competition from Chinese rivals.
—Reuters, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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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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For all the commotion around Arsenal’s set-plays, it’s been forgotten that Everton are actually pretty good at them too.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Trading Range for the 10-Year Treasury Yield For all the recent commotion, the 10-year Treasury yield bounces between 3.3% and 5%, with an even narrower 3.6% to 4.7% range recently.Brett Owens, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Avoid using jargon or complex language that could result in any confusion.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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There was also confusion concerning Blaise’s whereabouts when Bailey died.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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New data gathered by Winstons Beds, which aggregates information from a variety of different noise sources, assigned each state in the U.S. a noise score, revealing which states have the most background disturbances.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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During the violence in early May, UCLA students and others involved in the protest encampment had to fend for themselves against attackers for three hours before law enforcement moved in to quell the disturbance.Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Pop-up shops, interactive installations and brand activations can generate excitement and buzz, offering unique and memorable moments that forge deeper relationships with consumers.Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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But when the special guests arrived, chaperoned by a flight attendant, the children couldn't contain their excitement, as the VIPs were each of the girls' Elf on the Shelf.Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback walked back his comments about wanting Arch to play for the Cowboys on Wednesday after causing a stir on social media.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stunt caused a stir, a news cycle, and, ultimately, a settlement.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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The company’s consolidated pre-tax margin of 10.7% in Q3 improved 390 bps y-o-y. Also, oil prices have cooled to $2.11 per gallon (Jet fuel) after rising to over $2.60 levels in July due to the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Regional tensions, particularly in the South China Sea, are a driving force behind Vietnam's evolving defense priorities.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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On a recent night, the Syrian American activist is in a hurry to get on the road.Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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That salary could triple in a hurry once the pitcher becomes eligible for arbitration.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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