Thesaurus results for CONVULSION

convulsion

noun

kən-ˈvəl-shən

Definition of convulsion

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 Symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, headaches, confusion and convulsions. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 15 June 2026 There is no end to the impotent convulsions of an empire in decline. — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 9 June 2026 Other people may experience symptoms, such as headaches, a stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions, fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026 Gary McHugh went into convulsions. — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for convulsion

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Opera Carolina lawsuits and turnover Opera Carolina has seen significant upheaval since 2024, including public and internal criticism over questions regarding nepotism and the leadership structure.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Cassidy grilled both Schwartz and Kaufman at a committee hearing last week, questioning whether Schwartz would have autonomy in her role after CDC upheaval last year and raising Kaufman’s past remarks about vaccines.

— Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of upheaval

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First, a Reuters report discusses electricity suppliers needed to cover new global data centers (which has created its own revolution).

— Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
By the 1960s, both Holman and Clift were too deeply scarred to benefit from the decade’s social revolutions.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of revolution

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Protesters have been calling for accountability after allegations entrance exams to esteemed medical schools had been leaked and sold, with the unrest led by a youth campaign known as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Los Angeles was the site of significant unrest following raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of unrest

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The earthquake's epicenter was about 10 miles northwest of Westmorland and occurred at a depth of 2 miles.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Learning from others Other countries that have experienced higher magnitude earthquakes with less damage, can serve as models to follow, Martinez Cruzado said.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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