as in chaotic
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
the office is still topsy-turvy even though we moved in months ago
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Recent Examples of topsy-turvy
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The first major upset of the MLP season occurs, as 1st place St. Shock get taken out in a topsy-turvy match by the LA Mad Drops.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
But this topsy-turvy game still had time for one more twist – Gauff replying with her own break to re-establish a lead that, finally, would not be overturned.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
In some ways, the match with Shelton mirrored his topsy-turvy four-set win over Damir Dzumhur in the third round.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Adjective
Stocks finished the day flat, after a strong morning and a topsy-turvy afternoon.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The first major upset of the MLP season occurs, as 1st place St. Shock get taken out in a topsy-turvy match by the LA Mad Drops.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
But this topsy-turvy game still had time for one more twist – Gauff replying with her own break to re-establish a lead that, finally, would not be overturned.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
In some ways, the match with Shelton mirrored his topsy-turvy four-set win over Damir Dzumhur in the third round.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsy-turvy
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In the chaotic final stretch of the vote-a-rama, GOP leaders zeroed in on Murkowski, working to address her concerns about the bill’s financial effect on Alaska.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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What surprised me the most Despite a chaotic global economy, brand spending reductions and a cautious outlook on growth, the spending and cash was flowing, flowing, flowing.—
David Doty,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Food and Water Bowls This dishwasher safe food and water bowl set comes with a detachable, non-slip silicone mat for messy eaters.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The dramatic beats of Jessica and Felix’s messy courtship land effectively, and Stalter and Sharpe have strong chemistry.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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The home appeared on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights unique houses on the real estate market, and people were a little confused about the interior style.—
TJ Macias
July 10,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Everyone was very confused about whether the watch’s band could be resized because only one kind of wrist was shown in the commercial.—
Seth Reiss,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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“Topsy-turvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsy-turvy. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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