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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as in haphazard
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Recent Examples of topsy-turvy
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Since then, however, an escalating trade war with tariffs has contributed to topsy-turvy markets.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2025
Directed by Marvin Lemus, the new flick depicts a topsy-turvy experience that Garcia is familiar with.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The quietest in the bunch, she’s often been defined by her dynamic with Gizelle and her topsy-turvy relationship with her husband, Juan Dixon.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
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McIlroy got the job done in a dramatic playoff over Justin Rose after a topsy-turvy final round that featured plenty of ups and downs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Since then, however, an escalating trade war with tariffs has contributed to topsy-turvy markets.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2025
Directed by Marvin Lemus, the new flick depicts a topsy-turvy experience that Garcia is familiar with.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
The quietest in the bunch, she’s often been defined by her dynamic with Gizelle and her topsy-turvy relationship with her husband, Juan Dixon.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsy-turvy
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Viewers looked forward to their weekly check-in with Akil’s characters, who are as flawed and resilient as real people, neither Shonda levels of chaotic nor reality-TV caricatures.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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As chaotic and entertaining as the transfer portal is, keeping star-caliber pieces in college is vital to building a truly elite team.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Downside: Their fall was so swift and messy that this might not be a quick turnaround — and, if the Rangers are bad again in 2025-26, a new coach might get swept out the door with GM Chris Drury.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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That mix of vulnerability, humor, and diplomacy is classic Angela: unbothered but not detached, direct but never messy.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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The whipsaw turns have left markets, governments and consumers alike confused and worried about what’s next.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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The dogs crowd into the bathroom, peering over the edge of the tub with expressions that viewers described as both confused and concerned.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Topsy-turvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsy-turvy. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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