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marked by sudden or violent disturbance
- one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the region
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2
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
- watched the tumultuous weather from the dry safety of our house
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3
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
- after a tumultuous day of trading, the stock market was down 500 points
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“Tumultuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumultuous. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of tumultuous was circa 1548
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