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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The film follows Mark and Dawn through horrifically fraught times, as Mark battles an opioid addiction and Dawn struggles to support her mercurial man through personal and professional upheavals.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025 -
While Sehgal’s persistence was key in keeping the project alive through corporate upheavals – going as far as to stash a culture at home – neither Nogrady nor the METEI was ever credited in his landmark publications.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dreamegg Sound Machine If hotel noises, traffic rumbles, or total silence keeps you from getting sleep, this compact sound machine may become your best travel companion.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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If your dog is afraid of loud noises, like fireworks or thunder, try not to leave them alone during those events.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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At this time, menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness and joint pain significantly decrease or stop all together.—
Katherine Speller,
Flow Space,
7 Oct. 2025
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However, Han said this clock switch can still cause mood changes and sleep disturbances.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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Your books like focus on feminist revolutions in different key aspects of culture.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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But also, our lives have sped up, and cycles of culture have sped up in their revolutions.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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The former Argentina national team midfielder hopes that the roars of the crowd can carry over to the games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium next summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of children and adults alike.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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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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The president can also legally invoke the military under the Insurrection Act, which allows troops to be deployed in order to curb insurrections.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Tumults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumults. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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