as in unrest
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the government can no longer control the social upheaval brought about by the collapse of the country's economy
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Recent Examples of upheaval
His death, and the events surrounding it, were part of one of the most significant political upheavals in Bangladesh in decades.
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Shamim Chowdhury, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
Despite the upheaval in the snacking industry over the past few years, Doritos is leaning into what makes its so unique: bold flavors.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
This has been a year of unexpected upheaval for the drummers in The Who and Foo Fighters, both of whom were abruptly fired this spring despite — or, perhaps, because of — their formidable talents.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
New ecological environments were emerging with all of this upheaval.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 July 2025
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Shamim Chowdhury, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
Despite the upheaval in the snacking industry over the past few years, Doritos is leaning into what makes its so unique: bold flavors.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
This has been a year of unexpected upheaval for the drummers in The Who and Foo Fighters, both of whom were abruptly fired this spring despite — or, perhaps, because of — their formidable talents.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
New ecological environments were emerging with all of this upheaval.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upheaval
Noun
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The proposal being evaluated now would allow the president to mobilize troops and put them on Title 32 orders in a state experiencing unrest.—
ALEX HORTON AND DAVID OVALLE THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Interior Ministry report explicitly suggested the recognition of a Palestinian state as a means of quelling Islamic unrest, according to a translation from the Center for Security Policy.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Aug. 2025
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These are valuable, incremental steps—not revolutions.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Despite this revolution, some best practices still hold true for landing a high-paying gig.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The bitcoin price has fallen under $112,000 per bitcoin this last week, down from a peak of $123,000 in July (though traders are bracing for a fresh BlackRock earthquake).—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Anyone who saw the first go-round will know what a rumbling earthquake felt only by the four ladies portends.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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The investigative updates Tuesday came as the CDC held an all-agency meeting where staffers hoped to get more details about last week’s shooting – the latest example of the ongoing turmoil at one of the world’s top health agencies, more than five years after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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So there was a huge amount of political turmoil around continuing with the SALT cap.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Still, the Jews chafed under Roman rule and finally rebelled in 66 CE, a revolt which invited the wrath of the Roman legions led by future emperors Vespasian and his son Titus.—
Jacob Jones,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Aug. 2025
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Five days later, after a revolt, he was reinstated.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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The charge was incitement of insurrection based on his challenge of the 2020 election results and on his speech on January 6.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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The judge set to preside over the bench trial, Charles R. Breyer, previously granted a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration, ruling that the president unlawfully federalized the National Guard and that the protests didn’t amount to an insurrection.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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But for some aldermen, increasing that charge could cause more of a political uprising than raising the property tax levy.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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In 2022, a new nationwide uprising erupted in response to the murder of Mahsa Amini.—
Tom Ridge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Viktor Hovland shot a 3-under par 67 on Thursday to take the clubhouse lead before the storm.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Aug. 2025
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Protruding coastal areas, including parts of Long Island, face a higher risk of storm conditions by the middle of next week than much of the northern New England coasts.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Upheaval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheaval. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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