as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the bouleversement in the print media since the rise of the Internet
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The hoard sheds new light on Norway's economy during a turbulent period in the country's history, remembered for political upheaval, power shifts, Viking expeditions and an influx of wealth from abroad, Innlandet officials said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
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The move comes amid a dramatic upheaval for LIV Golf.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Latin America’s revolutions, however moderate, had nonetheless involved ending slavery.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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California’s ripe for an economic revolution.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Building-tech startup Kizuki collaborated with more than 20 companies, including ONOCOM to create the home, which meets strict building codes for seismic design in a country where earthquakes are common.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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For example, whether a hurricane was a Category 1 storm versus a Category 4 storm, the magnitude of an earthquake or how much rain fell.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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His stand against the insurrection offended the Nebraska Republican Committee.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In England chaos reaches its zenith when a Kentishman named Jack Cade, encouraged by York (who has been sent to put down a revolt in Ireland), mounts an insurrection that plays havoc in the streets of London.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Bouleversement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouleversement. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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