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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
in the tumult of the evacuation from the coast, we accidentally left on the television, which was of course tuned to the local newscast breathlessly reporting on the hurricane we were fleeing
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as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the political tumult that swept the American colonies in the late 1700s
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as in roar
a violent shouting
went to the window to see what the great tumult was and discovered a crowd of demonstrators marching down the street
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Recent Examples of tumult
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz choked off oil exports from HSBC clients in the Gulf States to HSBC clients in Asia ā throwing Elhederyās strategy of doubling down on both markets into tumult.
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Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Thatās despite a season of tumult that saw an offseason general manager change, a midseason coaching switch and most of the top-nine forward group depart via either trade or season-ending injury after two of last yearās six defensemen changed addresses over the summer.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
But the moon, lacking such tumult, has preserved them.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
Amid such a tumult of exertion and indulgence, the art of directing may seem like an afterthought or a footnote to the sheer volume of creative work that occurs even when the camera isnāt rolling.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Thatās despite a season of tumult that saw an offseason general manager change, a midseason coaching switch and most of the top-nine forward group depart via either trade or season-ending injury after two of last yearās six defensemen changed addresses over the summer.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
But the moon, lacking such tumult, has preserved them.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
Amid such a tumult of exertion and indulgence, the art of directing may seem like an afterthought or a footnote to the sheer volume of creative work that occurs even when the camera isnāt rolling.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumult
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With all of the commotion made about his on-base streak being snapped, his performance on the mound was almost an afterthought.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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From its location away from the courtroom, the jury heard a commotion.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Set in Shizuoka during the 1970s and ā80s, the film draws on Kimuraās own family history, following a single motherās pursuit of personal freedom amid the social upheaval of the era.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their home offers refuge to Black travelers navigating the upheaval of the Great Migration.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday night, a great roar of affirmation, actually several great roars, answered that question.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The wind suddenly picked up with a roar.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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The arrest came days after he was arrested in the nearby city of Concord after allegedly causing a disturbance at a prep school, the Concord Police Department (CPD) confirmed to PEOPLE at the time.—
Jeff Nelson,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The incident stemmed from a domestic disturbance.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Amid the unrest, the mine shut down.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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The announcement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the governmentās handling of political detainees, even after the passage of an amnesty law earlier this year intended to address cases tied to political unrest spanning more than two decades.—
Antonio MarĆa Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management warned residents that demolition may produce loud noises and advised them to close their windows.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park fought the noise of campus hoopla to present Duke Ellington's sacred music at Knowles Chapel.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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But the persona turmoil behind this transformational figure has in many ways remained hidden from view.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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But the stock market is brushing off the turmoil.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ohtani let out a howl and grimaced before going to first base.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandingsāeven police visits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Tumult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumult. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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