as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the Russian Revolution was one of the major convulsions of the 20th century
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Recent Examples of convulsion
Victoria eventually shared that Romeo had been diagnosed with epilepsy, a condition that causes seizures and convulsions.
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, at a sidewalk light pole near the intersection of Smallman and 11th streets, Mitchell said some type of live electrical current sent Denim into full-body convulsions, acting like he was being tased.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
So are wild garlic and death camas, a plant that can cause vomiting, convulsions, coma and death.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Such an approach weathered domestic convulsions.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, at a sidewalk light pole near the intersection of Smallman and 11th streets, Mitchell said some type of live electrical current sent Denim into full-body convulsions, acting like he was being tased.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
So are wild garlic and death camas, a plant that can cause vomiting, convulsions, coma and death.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Such an approach weathered domestic convulsions.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convulsion
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Creatures living in those dark, stable depths were insulated from the oxygen decline and environmental upheaval that devastated species in shallower waters.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The trilateral trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the US could require annual reviews if Washington refuses to sign an extension, risking huge trade upheaval, Ottawa warned.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Drones revolution The automation of warfare in Ukraine is the evolution that may endure the longest.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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French cinema has always been able to embrace technological revolutions to fuel creativity while respecting the role of the artist.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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The operation set off a wave of civil unrest, with vehicles being torched and gunmen, believed to be supported of Oseguera, blocking highways in a more than a dozen states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Southwest Airlines and American Airlines resumed flights to parts of Mexico on Tuesday, following two days of cancellations in connection with civil unrest sparked by the killing of a powerful cartel leader in Mexico.—
Jordan Parker
Aviation,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Understanding friction better could help scientists better understand how the Earth’s tectonic plates slide and grind during earthquakes, for example, or to save energy by reducing friction and wear.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Convulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convulsion. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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