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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
the turbulent struggle for civil rights that shook up American society in the 1960s
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
the turbulent rapids of the river were certainly daunting to those of us who were new to river rafting
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as in bleak
marked by wet and windy conditions
expect turbulent weather as the cold front brings rain and sleet
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as in tumultuous
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
these are turbulent, dangerous times in a region known for being a powder keg
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Recent Examples of turbulent
However, even with NASA’s second most powerful supercomputer, the simulations cannot yet capture every detail of the sun’s turbulent layers.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
The owner of a New York City hotspot (Jude Law) allows his turbulent brother (Jason Bateman) back into his life.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
Political violence and extreme rhetoric in the United States today mirrors the turbulent 1960s, but with key differences that make the current era particularly challenging, according to presidential historian and ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Now eight years sober, Sheen is reflecting on his turbulent past in his new memoir, The Book of Sheen, and a two-part Netflix documentary titled aka Charlie Sheen.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
The owner of a New York City hotspot (Jude Law) allows his turbulent brother (Jason Bateman) back into his life.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
Political violence and extreme rhetoric in the United States today mirrors the turbulent 1960s, but with key differences that make the current era particularly challenging, according to presidential historian and ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Now eight years sober, Sheen is reflecting on his turbulent past in his new memoir, The Book of Sheen, and a two-part Netflix documentary titled aka Charlie Sheen.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turbulent
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The left is always, at all times and places, a violent phenomenon full of hatred.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, a national correspondent for USA TODAY, has written about hurricanes, tornadoes and violent weather for more than 30 years.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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After their rough start to SEC play, the Razorbacks finished with an 8-10 conference record, good enough to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite its rough appearance, the system helped operators better judge distance and handle tasks more precisely.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Yes, there are good reasons to question NASA's long-term plans for the Artemis lunar program—the woeful cost of the Space Launch System rocket, the complexity of new commercial landers, and a bleak budget outlook.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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That's rather bleak, while Charlie Sheen's life has just been bonkers.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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While the potential for upside is significant, the journey can be tumultuous.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Nvidia has had a tumultuous relationship with the Chinese market in recent months, as the company has been caught up in geopolitical volatility.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Just like that, Denver’s ferocious defensive front had turned a go-ahead scoring opportunity for the Titans into a punt.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The conflict in Europe was mirrored by a ferocious debate between scientists and Spiritualists, each side fueled by the pain of their own private losses.—
Alice Vernon
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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And best of all is the way its cocktail of growth factors, peptides, collagen amino acids, and wild yam extract comes together to bring baby cheeks–levels of plumpness to your skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That cost them a chance to truly challenge the Phillies in the division and thrust them into a dogfight for the NL’s last wild-card spot.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Many devotees endured the rainy weather to honor the statue and attend a mass led by Archbishop Thomas Wenski in the evening.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Then, following what is typically a dry winter, the new rainy season starts in October and November.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the face of fierce opposition, Lyles supported bringing the Republican National Convention to Charlotte in 2020 — standing on her commitment to represent the entire city as mayor.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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In Paradise Bay, competition is fierce to attract high-end clientele and the standout offering at Maxx Royal is its two-story, 5,750-square-meter spa.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Turbulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turbulent. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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