1
as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
the nighttime tornado warnings were the likely source of the restiveness that could be felt all over town
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as in unease
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements
I sensed that his restiveness at breakfast probably had something to do with the big presentation he would be making at the sales conference
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Noun
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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 -
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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Some candidates for office have expressed unease about disciplinary actions that were taken against four writers earlier this year.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Mountain West has subsequently pillaged lower levels for new members, and the domino effect has left many mid-majors in a state of unease at best, total disarray and panic at worst.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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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Can Trump deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C.? A sitting president does have the power to deploy military troops in times of civil unrest.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, these discussions about college don’t have to include arguments or high anxiety.—
Robert Cole,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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By Linda Wells Skin in the Game Leather Bound Tanning is back, and Gen Z is ignoring the risks, turning to sunbathing and tanning beds to soothe anxiety and feel in control By Erin Flaherty Read On Dietary Restrictions?—
Jeanne Malle,
Air Mail,
7 Aug. 2025
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His worry is that a robust response could be lacking since both the U.S. and a number of European countries have cut so much of their humanitarian aid.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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The New York Yankees have maintained an optimistic tone, despite some real reason for worry.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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During the period of high inflation, price rises were being felt across the board, but tensions still mounted, notably between grocers and manufacturers.—
Andrew Butt,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s secondary tariff threats have escalated tensions between Washington and another of its most important trading partners.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sudden elevations in cortisol can cause a steep drop in serotonin, which helps regulate moods, leading to sudden mood changes, agitation, and irritability.20 Fatigue and sweating can also cause general feelings of unwellness (malaise).—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
10 Aug. 2025
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The review’s authors cite cases of accidental overdose; paradoxical reactions such as agitation, extreme sedation and coma; and even death, particularly with pediatric formulations, because of accidental ingestions.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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The apprehension came after law enforcement told certain residents to shelter in place due to a sighting in the area Tuesday morning.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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The city's fugitive apprehension unit is pursuing other suspects who have not been captured yet.—
Peter D'Abrosca , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Restiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restiveness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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