as in upheaval
a state of violence, confusion, and disorder
There was much turbulence in their town after a string of tragedies.
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Recent Examples of turbulence
At higher altitudes airplanes avoid much of the turbulence caused by weather, which helps make flights more comfortable for passengers.
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Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The lyrics are often cryptic and clipped, but bear evidence of turbulence and tumult.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Today, the late-night outpost remains despite more than two decades of corporate turbulence.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
But, after living through the cultural turbulence and the political disappointments of the seventies, baby boomers were eager to topple institutions.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026
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Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The lyrics are often cryptic and clipped, but bear evidence of turbulence and tumult.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Today, the late-night outpost remains despite more than two decades of corporate turbulence.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
But, after living through the cultural turbulence and the political disappointments of the seventies, baby boomers were eager to topple institutions.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turbulence
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The upheaval across commodities and manufacturing is putting upward pressure on global inflation and weighing on economic growth.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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But gaps the size of ours are breeding frustration and distrust, fraying the social fabric and creating the conditions for instability and upheaval.—
Russell Hancock,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Team parents were staying at our hotel where there was a commotion in the lobby.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Crystal Police Department said between 75 and 150 children caused the commotion at Becker Park earlier this week.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Managing Owner Jorge Mas expressed excitement for the team's future, even as construction continues on the final touches, from the building itself down to the seat numbers.—
Samantha Rivera,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation, and mothers-to-be are often brimming with questions, many of them, unfortunately, based on myth and superstition.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Garcia said detectives have learned that Serrano was not connected to the initial domestic disturbance call that brought officers to the neighborhood.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Several fungal species are most often carried by dust and other soil disturbances, posing health risks when inhaled.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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In providing that space for both music and wellness, sound healing brings audiences into a collective world for escape from both the external strife of the world and their own messy interiority.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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This has actually caused a lot of internal strife within the community.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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At even strength in the first period, the Sharks had all kinds of trouble with the Predators’ pressure in the defensive and neutral zones.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Illini had trouble getting in an extended flow and at times looked deflated.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Outside, the street was now clogged with driverless cars, their high beams on, in confusion, in paralysis, lacking any traffic lights to tell them what to do.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The confusion allowed the CIA to uncover the location of the service member, who was hiding in a mountain crevice, the official said.—
Seung Min Kim,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Those crises required two large IMF deals supported by tens of billions of dollars in Gulf aid and investments, reflecting a long-standing view among Gulf capitals that stability in the most populous Arab country is key to preventing wider turmoil.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Kara Ng, senior economist at Zillow Home Loans, said the mortgage-rate shock, fueled by bond market turmoil linked to the war in Iran, could stall the spring housing market if the conflict drags on.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Turbulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turbulence. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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