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
Like any society, forests are subject to periods of heated convulsion that strip away the detritus of the past while laying the groundwork for the future.
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New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Symptoms of bird flu in mammals include tremors, convulsions, seizures and muscle weakness.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Jamie Dimon at JPMorgan Chase says there are current parallels to the years leading to the 2008 convulsion.
—Rick Green, Bloomberg, 26 Feb. 2026
But the more-severe version is life-threatening, according to the FDA, and symptoms can include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for convulsion
New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Symptoms of bird flu in mammals include tremors, convulsions, seizures and muscle weakness.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Jamie Dimon at JPMorgan Chase says there are current parallels to the years leading to the 2008 convulsion.
—Rick Green, Bloomberg, 26 Feb. 2026
But the more-severe version is life-threatening, according to the FDA, and symptoms can include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for convulsion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convulsion
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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,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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That is, up until the 1911 census, after which unrest put the practice on pause.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Turkey denies the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of civil war and unrest.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Droves of sea lions began lounging at the dock shortly in 1989 shortly after the Loma Prieta earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Convulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convulsion. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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