1
as in unrest
a disturbed or uneasy state
was in turmoil most of the night, trying to convince himself he had made the right decision
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
avoided the turmoil of the mall during the holiday season
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Recent Examples of turmoil
Right now, the school district has been through some turmoil lately.
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Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Air travel on Monday faced further turmoil after New York’s LaGuardia Airport was closed for several hours following a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a firetruck; one runway is closed until Friday.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
But even amid this turmoil, Ver’s case stands out.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Sweeney said Epic has survived multiple eras of turmoil, starting in the 1990s.
—Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Air travel on Monday faced further turmoil after New York’s LaGuardia Airport was closed for several hours following a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a firetruck; one runway is closed until Friday.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
But even amid this turmoil, Ver’s case stands out.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Sweeney said Epic has survived multiple eras of turmoil, starting in the 1990s.
—Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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When a white suburban jury acquitted the LAPD officers who beat Black motorist Rodney King, protesters spilled into the Slot and set the nearby landmark palm trees on fire — a precursor for the unrest to come.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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So when, in December 2025, thousands of ICE agents descended upon the Twin Cities, initiating two months of unrest and violence, restaurants were not at the forefront of the headlines, but acutely absorbing its impact.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Despite the initial commotion, Julie’s case went cold.—
Annalise Peterson,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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During the commotion, Gamel Kheir, the mosque’s secretary, pleaded for calm.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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If any paperwork is involved, prepare it beforehand to skip mid-discussion confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, cage announcer Bruce Buffer caused confusion by reading the scores incorrectly, announcing totals that favored Fortune’s opponent.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Garcia said detectives have learned that Serrano was not connected to the initial domestic disturbance call that brought officers to the neighborhood.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Several fungal species are most often carried by dust and other soil disturbances, posing health risks when inhaled.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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With a spot in the Final Four on the line, excitement is building among fans who believe their team can make a deep run.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But in the excitement over human exploration of the moon, the meanings behind the missions' namesakes and the mythological figures that inspired them can get lost.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Add sugar and stir until sugar has completely dissolved.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Punch took the world by storm after images of him dragging the orange plushy behind him circulated on social media, causing such a stir that the zoo has since made special rules to accommodate the influx of visitors.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The escalating tensions came into sharp focus March 27, when animosity between GOP lawmakers in the two chambers of Congress burst dramatically into view.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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That plan ultimately goes awry, with Margot surviving the attack, smartly staged in a way that doesn’t completely ratchet up the violent tension, keeping the audience in an appropriate level of comfort while not compromising the narrative.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now’s the time to get shopping to build out (or add to) your very own K-beauty routine, and hurry—before these sales run out of stock.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Experts are terming this more of a long-term drought given the longevity but still, a wet spring could change things in a hurry.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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