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topsy-turvy

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adverb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of topsy-turvy
Adverb
Given the Australian collective’s live reputation and topsy-turvy circumstances over the past decade, that pledge carried considerable weight. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025 And with the topsy-turvy trade announcements, businesses are uncertain how long Trump’s tariffs will even be in place. David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 May 2025 Lindsey, 75, had thoughts about the topsy-turvy clip. Marina Watts, People.com, 14 May 2025 While it’s been a topsy-turvy season for the South London club, starting poorly and gradually building some form, Wharton—injured during the middle section of the campaign—has long shown ability. Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for topsy-turvy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsy-turvy
Adjective
  • Residents say the chaotic clashes between federal immigration authorities and protesters on Saturday left them shaken.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
  • One of the most prolific voice actors in the business, Baker has made a career out of bringing animals, creatures, and the occasional chaotic alien to life.
    EW.com, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • The plating was a little messy on a few dishes during my visit.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
  • The real world can be messy, and issues will occasionally come up that are out of your control.
    Egor Karpovich, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Justice Department similarly told the Supreme Court that some lower courts are confused about how to evaluate multiple IQ tests under Supreme Court rules for what counts as cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 7 June 2025
  • It’s become the subject of much conversation at Variety, and Erickson is similarly confused.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 June 2025

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“Topsy-turvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsy-turvy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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