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topsy-turvy

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adverb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of topsy-turvy
Adverb
The lack of unity and communication within the New York Jets organization could not have been symbolized more fittingly before the last kickoff of a topsy-turvy campaign. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025 It’s been a topsy-turvy last year for the euro zone with its largest economies, Germany and France, seeing political and economic turbulence that means neither has a budget in place for 2025. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025 Kickstart Your Day with The Morning Jolt Our political environment is increasingly topsy-turvy. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Dec. 2024 By then, the audience already has a grasp on Mabel’s topsy-turvy psychological state, which makes the meal a testament to her competence. Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for topsy-turvy 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsy-turvy
Adjective
  • The series shows what life is really like for the Baldwins — chaotic, funny, exhausting and filled with love.
    Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The playful jab sets a humorous tone for what’s sure to be a chaotic day of competition and drama.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In Final Talks To Join Al Pacino, Jessica Chastain & More In Barry Levinson JFK Thriller 'Assassination' Barry Levinson Signs With Atlas Artists The suit is messy and largely born out of several complicated production agreements signed before Levinson’s involvement in the project.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The last snap highlighted how messy Ori got, showing Gadot's baby girl covered in cake on her hands and her face.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • From there, the show spun outward, presenting a whole cast of shadowy doubles and mysteriously cosmic back doors—during which distance grew between us, the confused audience, and Laura’s death, which had kicked off the entire franchise.
    K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The bride was confused at this, and even more taken back by her hostility.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025

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“Topsy-turvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsy-turvy. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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