1
2
3
as in roar
a violent shouting went to the window to see what the great tumult was and discovered a crowd of demonstrators marching down the street

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tumult For the past two years, his company has been stockpiling cash and selling stocks, meaning Berkshire remains in strong financial shape as the rest of the market is in tumult as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025 During the tumult, some younger members of the Vietnamese community, already questioning their status on the sidelines of a local political infrastructure that didn’t include them, inserted themselves in the conversation. Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025 The 26-year-old Meyer provides a reprieve every fifth day from that tumult. Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 Many working Americans and retirees are on edge with recent market tumult, but wealthy and aging travelers, particularly in the pricey front of the plane, are helping to offset that. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tumult
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumult
Noun
  • Despite the commotion their accidental twinning caused online, Roach — who was filmed cooly reacting to seeing Sawai on the carpet — confirms that the vibes are all good not only between the two stars, but also between himself and Sawai's stylist.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • Many things emboldened me to create this commotion.
    Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Of course, the most consequential threat to the traditional home of TV and film production is the dramatic upheaval in the foundational business models for U.S. TV and film.
    Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
  • Rubio told the Herald that the designation was part of America’s responsibility to address the widespread violence and political upheaval in the country.
    Michelle Garcia, NBC news, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • The ensuing roar caused Bryson DeChambeau, standing on the 17th green, to reset his pre-shot routine.
    Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • On the drivable par-4 14th, Scheffler caused a roar in the crowd with an excellent tee shot to set up a short eagle putt.
    Troy Finnegan‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.
    Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
  • There isn’t much built in to withstand those kinds of disturbances or fluctuations.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • The Latin American pivot proved timely, offering Gaumont an outlet as the English-speaking market faced post-pandemic labor unrest and economic slowdown.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 7 May 2025
  • Amidst the social unrest shaking France, the fates of Valjean, Cosette, her lover Marius, and Javert become intertwined in a turbulent, revolutionary Paris.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Adverse weather and a steady stream of tariff headlines likely early into the quarter created a bunch of noise that could’ve dampened customer purchases.
    Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 18 May 2025
  • Kil noted that one of the features of the town hall remodel project will deaden the noise from the passing trains, which at times can drown out speakers during town meetings.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • How a Sustainable Clothing Entrepreneur Spends Her Sundays That remarkable string of turmoil comes as Mr. Trump has sought to enlist the tax collection agency in exacting political retribution.
    Andrew Duehren, New York Times, 20 May 2025
  • Brown said those Big Tech companies affirming or even raising guidance saved the entire stock market from the massive turmoil in April.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Cannes, the famous international film festival in the south of France, is underway – and is causing a stir with its new dress code rules.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Sounds simple enough, but additive-free tequila has caused a stir in Mexico and elsewhere.
    John Kell, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Tumult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumult. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on tumult

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!