turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l 
: a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
Examples of turmoil in a Sentence
The country has been in turmoil for the past 10 years.
a period of political turmoil
His life has been in a constant turmoil.
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The turmoil could make a potential transition from Powell to Warsh an unusually turbulent one for the world’s most important central bank, which has typically seen smooth transfers of power.
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Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
London — When Keir Starmer was elected Britain’s prime minister nearly two years ago, his promise to a public weary of political scandals and turmoil was that his government would be different.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
While Hybe’s roster includes some of K-pop’s biggest acts, such as Seventeen, Le Sserafim and Katseye in addition to BTS, the company has seen turmoil in recent years, including a highly public fallout between Bang and star producer Min Hee-Jin over the popular girl group NewJeans.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
That bill, however, has been subject to some turmoil as backers negotiate changes.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
London — When Keir Starmer was elected Britain’s prime minister nearly two years ago, his promise to a public weary of political scandals and turmoil was that his government would be different.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
While Hybe’s roster includes some of K-pop’s biggest acts, such as Seventeen, Le Sserafim and Katseye in addition to BTS, the company has seen turmoil in recent years, including a highly public fallout between Bang and star producer Min Hee-Jin over the popular girl group NewJeans.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
That bill, however, has been subject to some turmoil as backers negotiate changes.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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