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
Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The absurdity of his vision matches our topsy-turvy reality.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 July 2025
This followed a topsy-turvy 12 months during which around 25% of the company laid off.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Indiana’s holistic success is why even amid a topsy-turvy start to the season, the Commissioner’s Cup celebration could be especially meaningful.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 2 July 2025
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Premier League Recap Day 1 Observations Chicago got the weekend started with a topsy-turvy DreamBreaker win over Atlanta, regaining momentum after an 11-0 Mixed loss.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The absurdity of his vision matches our topsy-turvy reality.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 July 2025
This followed a topsy-turvy 12 months during which around 25% of the company laid off.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Indiana’s holistic success is why even amid a topsy-turvy start to the season, the Commissioner’s Cup celebration could be especially meaningful.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsy-turvy
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That's according to a TikTok Godwin posted from the somewhat chaotic marg-making experience.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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His meetings are chaotic and keeps insulting the staff ...—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Notably, over the next three days — through a hot but noisy producer price index reading and a messy University of Michigan consumer-sentiment survey — the benchmark treated Tuesday’s closing level just under 6,450 as a floor, testing it repeatedly and finishing the week right on it.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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The endeavor plays out the way most weddings do, as a messy process with unexpected challenges that test the bounds of teamwork.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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With no federal law protecting online information and just a patchwork of state privacy laws, many Americans are confused and concerned about how their online information is used, according to surveys by the Pew Research Center.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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The memo was welcome for taxpayers who were confused about limits resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made another tweak.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Topsy-turvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsy-turvy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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