1
as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity
in the tumult of the evacuation from the coast, we accidentally left on the television, which was of course tuned to the local newscast breathlessly reporting on the hurricane we were fleeing
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2
as in upheavals
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the political tumult that swept the American colonies in the late 1700s
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3
as in noises
a violent shouting
went to the window to see what the great tumult was and discovered a crowd of demonstrators marching down the street
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Noun
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Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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But land does offer a hedge against inflation, diversification against economic upheavals, and provides a certainty that isn’t available with assets whose value can evaporate in a short time span, like Washington Mutual or Enron.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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Last year, the global development sector faced enormous upheavals, with the United States and other donor countries slashing aid budgets even as low-income countries struggled with debt burdens.—
Reem Alabali Radovan,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Anxiety about school and loud noises.—
Jozsef Papp,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Deputies heard loud noises and screaming from outside a nearby home and went into its backyard and saw a man being attacked by the two large dogs.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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This method aims to create a personalized sleeping experience while minimizing disturbances at night.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sleep issues can also be a compounding factor with brain fog, so treating sleep disturbances with lifestyle changes such as sleep hygiene, eating a healthy diet, or medication to decrease hot flashes or night sweats can help.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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In its simplest two-magnet form, the motor reaches about 1,300 revolutions per minute (RPM) before gearing.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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But revolutions usually start small.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Doncic had 24 points, six rebounds and five assists, including a no-look pass to Deandre Ayton for a dunk, while James had 25 points, seven assists and several dunks that the fans seemed to appreciate from their roars.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mayer and Strong offer a broad pop-history lesson, in which the same tensions and turmoils churn on and on in their terrible cycle throughout the decades; the only thing that’s changed are the aesthetics.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Unlike coups or insurrections, which are swift and explicit, modern democratic backsliding is often incremental.—
Helena Carpio,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
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The 1807 measure allows the president to deploy members of the military or federalize state National Guard members to contain insurrections.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Tumults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumults. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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