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as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the region
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2
as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
watched the tumultuous weather from the dry safety of our house
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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
after a tumultuous day of trading, the stock market was down 500 points
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Recent Examples of tumultuous
Last month, Bradley Beal's tumultuous run with the Phoenix Suns ended.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Reflecting on that tumultuous period last year, Turner told British Vogue that the tabloid stories questioning her parenting skills and accusing her of constant partying made the situation especially painful.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Letter writers told the crew that their stunning pale blue dot photo of Earth from the moon, a world first, and the crew’s Christmas Eve reading from Genesis saved America from a tumultuous 1968.
—Don Babwin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Skydance Media officially closed its $8 billion merger deal with Paramount on Thursday, capping off a tumultuous bid to win regulatory approval just two weeks after the FCC finally greenlit the deal announced in July 2024.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Reflecting on that tumultuous period last year, Turner told British Vogue that the tabloid stories questioning her parenting skills and accusing her of constant partying made the situation especially painful.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Letter writers told the crew that their stunning pale blue dot photo of Earth from the moon, a world first, and the crew’s Christmas Eve reading from Genesis saved America from a tumultuous 1968.
—Don Babwin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Skydance Media officially closed its $8 billion merger deal with Paramount on Thursday, capping off a tumultuous bid to win regulatory approval just two weeks after the FCC finally greenlit the deal announced in July 2024.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumultuous
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Sheckler and Kells have used the parallels in their turbulent journeys in the spotlight to lean on one another, making their bond stronger over the years.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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The two were married in 2012, and in the 13 years that followed, Krein was spotted from time to time with the powerful political family as his father-in-law navigated a presidential campaign and turbulent term in the White House.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Jayhawks’ offense should play a pivotal role in ensuring KU comes out on top. Prediction: Kansas (3-1) Game 5: KU vs. Cincinnati Cincinnati looks to get back on track after a rough first two seasons in the Big 12.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Stepping into the role played by Damon in the film, British actor Milo Callaghan is Rudy Baylor, who has overcome a rough childhood and family tragedy to graduate at the top of his law school class.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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But Over-the-Rhine and Downtown have seen an uptick in violent crime.—
Brenda Ordonez,
The Enquirer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Coleman said about 175 people convicted of violent crimes that took place before the law's effective date who had not yet been sentenced could have been eligible for early release.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
20 Aug. 2025
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The smallest magnetic loops ever seen in the sun's corona — imaged for the first time by the National Science Foundation's Daniel F. Inouye Solar Telescope — could be the bottom floor of the machinery that powers the ferocious flares that routinely blast out from our star.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The players rose to it too; their start was ferocious, matching the atmosphere.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The incident comes amid fierce controversy around pro-Palestinian activism and free speech in the UK, with musicians often at the forefront.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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Data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) shows Democrats ahead of Republicans in overall fundraising, with more success among House Democrats than senators, as the parties gear up for a fierce 2026 midterm election.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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During the weekend retreat at Camp David, in 1971, when Nixon’s team arrived at the decision to untether the dollar from gold, Treasury Secretary John Connally dismissed concerns that allies would be furious.—
Wally Adeyemo,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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During the 2013 trial, prosecutors said Arias was furious after Alexander ended their relationship and began seeing someone new, rejecting her attempts to rekindle their romance.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Tumultuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumultuous. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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