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
The scandal, which sparked widespread anger in the country, brings fresh uncertainty to a country roiled by years of political turbulence and leadership shake-ups.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Still, even franchises with relatively stable local media deals must still weather turbulence.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Entain's leadership has looked to the North American betting market after several years of turbulence which have weighed heavily on its share price, including alleged bribery at its former Turkish unit, an Australian lawsuit and a series of abrupt CEO departures.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 June 2025
According to Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading, there's no clear data on just how climate change is affecting mountain waves or convective turbulence, but clear air turbulence is becoming more frequent and intense.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Still, even franchises with relatively stable local media deals must still weather turbulence.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Entain's leadership has looked to the North American betting market after several years of turbulence which have weighed heavily on its share price, including alleged bribery at its former Turkish unit, an Australian lawsuit and a series of abrupt CEO departures.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 June 2025
According to Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading, there's no clear data on just how climate change is affecting mountain waves or convective turbulence, but clear air turbulence is becoming more frequent and intense.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turbulence
Noun
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The canons dismantled during the Theory incursion of the 1970s and ’80s introduced a more inclusive world of letters, even as the upheaval left English departments fragmented.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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Israel’s ongoing airstrikes and Iran’s retaliation raised concerns about all-out war between the countries and propelled the region, already on edge, into even greater upheaval.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Noem stopped speaking for a brief moment during the commotion, then immediately continued.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Press became aware of West’s presence when there was a loud commotion outside the courtroom and a figure in a white-on-white denim outfit was spotted entering the public entrance at the 500 Pearl Street Courthouse.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Just hours after expressing confidence in his form and excitement for the week ahead, Jordan Spieth stunned the golf world by withdrawing mid-round from the 2025 Travelers Championship on Thursday.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The stock rose more than 20% as excitement continued to build.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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The talk started in earnest in the fall of 2023, although even then there were signs of potential long-term disturbance.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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It is also noted in that release, however, that police had never responded to a domestic disturbance at the couple's home.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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The Middle East strife also led to a joint statement from G7 leaders, which affirmed support for Israel and sought a resolution to the region’s tensions.—
Patrick Knickerbocker,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Peacock’s latest cop drama shines an unflinching light on a pair of siblings divided by the ongoing strife of the American opioid crisis.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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But gastrointestinal absorption of the drug can be thwarted by GI troubles, which the man had.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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Cho, as the perceptive and generous Jin, distracted from his own family troubles by the sudden flashes of Casey’s bright light, is wise and rejuvenated; disinterested admiration makes this man, who looks to be in his forties, nearly a teen-ager again.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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For potential patients, this information overload—and the social baggage that comes with it—often creates more confusion than clarity.—
Christy Saia-Owenby,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The pressure comes as confusion swirls around whether President Trump will exempt some businesses from efforts to arrest and deport immigrants living illegally in the United States.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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The emotional emptiness can feel unbearable, and the practical demands only add to the turmoil, often leaving the surviving spouse feeling lost and helpless.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Bob Vander Weide, then team president and son-in-law to Rich DeVos, was on the outs — the casualty of a divorce from the owner’s daughter and a franchise in turmoil.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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“Turbulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turbulence. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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