1
as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
the nighttime tornado warnings were the likely source of the restiveness that could be felt all over town
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2
as in unease
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements
I sensed that his restiveness at breakfast probably had something to do with the big presentation he would be making at the sales conference
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Under Cornell, Target also successfully navigated the turmoil of the pandemic, with revenue rising from $78 billion in 2019 and peaking at $109.1 billion in 2022 before slipping ever since.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
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Despite the tariff turmoil, bans on delivery of aircraft were lifted by the US administration in June of this year with a 90 day suspension.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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While the Blackhawks did well trading away Seth Jones for Spencer Knight and a first, plus accumulating some other picks elsewhere, there’s still a sense of unease regarding where this train is going.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Beyond a chance to cultivate your kid’s independence, Dr. Franz noted that short periods of unease can build resilience in children.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
15 Aug. 2025
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And what many studies, going back to the civil unrest during the 1960s and '70s, showed that when law enforcement engages in arbitrary or poorly targeted violence, that often creates more violence.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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In the wake of the public unrest stoked by Shagan and his cronies, the country has descended into chaos.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
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But there are other factors, including rising consumer anxiety and consumer debt, that remain headwinds to the market heading into the fall, Sturtevant said.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The civil complaint compares TikTok to slot machines and alleges that the app may lead to anxiety and depression, developmental damage and financial exploitation among children.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Yet by then, parents may have a bigger worry, nutrition advocates warn.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Follow these five steps to log off without the worry.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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With job growth slowing and inflation rising, Powell acknowledged the tension between its two mandates.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The dispute underscores the tension between global humanitarian agencies and Israel, which continues its military operations in Gaza City while preparing for a broader offensive.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Sudden elevations in cortisol can cause a steep drop in serotonin, which helps regulate moods, leading to sudden mood changes, agitation, and irritability.20 Fatigue and sweating can also cause general feelings of unwellness (malaise).—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
10 Aug. 2025
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The review’s authors cite cases of accidental overdose; paradoxical reactions such as agitation, extreme sedation and coma; and even death, particularly with pediatric formulations, because of accidental ingestions.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Coello Perozo faces a misdemeanor charge of hindering apprehension or prosecution, punishable by up to a year in jail and a maximum $4,000 fine if he’s convicted.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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Of those apprehended, more than 2,500 were individuals at-large, while over 5,400 apprehensions occurred at or near the point of entry.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Restiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restiveness. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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