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as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the region
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2
as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
watched the tumultuous weather from the dry safety of our house
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as in violent
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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Recent Examples of tumultuous
Nicks and Buckingham would go on to have a tumultuous relationship.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The comedian and podcast host performed a stand-up set at the Beacon Theater in New York on Saturday, and attendees reported that a large chunk of the audience walked out during an apparently tumultuous set.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The Jonathan Kuminga drama finally came to an end earlier this week after a long and tumultuous standstill between the two sides.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Set in the late ’90s, this drama follows Kerr’s transition into MMA fighting while balancing an opioid addiction and a tumultuous relationship with his girlfriend, Dawn (Emily Blunt, the Rock’s Jungle Cruise co-star).
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The comedian and podcast host performed a stand-up set at the Beacon Theater in New York on Saturday, and attendees reported that a large chunk of the audience walked out during an apparently tumultuous set.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The Jonathan Kuminga drama finally came to an end earlier this week after a long and tumultuous standstill between the two sides.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Set in the late ’90s, this drama follows Kerr’s transition into MMA fighting while balancing an opioid addiction and a tumultuous relationship with his girlfriend, Dawn (Emily Blunt, the Rock’s Jungle Cruise co-star).
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumultuous
Adjective
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This rapid descent keeps the drone stable in turbulent air and minimizes wind interference.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the recent shift from season 50 to season 51, which premiered on Saturday, was even more turbulent.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So the idea of him playing someone who’s a little rougher and grittier and just completely relentless appealed to him.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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This medium-sized toad has large reddish-brown eyes and a rough skin texture.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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While Memphis has seen high numbers of violent crimes such as homicides and carjackings in recent years, Democratic and Republican officials have noted decreases this year in some crime categories.—
Devon M. Sayers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even so, to take on one of the most famous women in history — and through a lens so bloody and violent — is a mighty tall order.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a competition bear-ly more ferocious, 12 chunky brown bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve have been battling it out in one of the most cutthroat places on the planet – the internet.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The numbers may not leap off the page, but one of Sunday’s most exciting clashes was the 60-minute chess match between the Detroit Lions’ run game and the Cleveland Browns’ ferocious defensive front.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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As Auberge continues expanding into urban markets and deepening its European presence, the challenge will be maintaining that fierce independence at scale.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rescuers are struggling to reach at least 200 hikers trapped in a Mount Everest valley by an unexpectedly fierce weekend snowstorm that pounded the mountain with snow and heavy rain, according to Chinese state media CCTV.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Phillies had momentum during a furious comeback that attempted to atone for seven innings of nothingness.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And my wife is furious at me for that, just because of his actions.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Tumultuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumultuous. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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