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
Market turbulence often creates both risks and opportunities.
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Christian Binger, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Can the Sportage do it again this year amid market turbulence?
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Markets are still facing turbulence as the future of tariffs, and trade relationships remains unclear, despite the White House insisting some deals are close to fruition.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 May 2025
The Context Economists and Wall Street analysts still expect two or three rate reductions in 2025, owing in large part to the economic turbulence triggered by Trump's sweeping tariffs, which have clouded the Fed's policy outlook.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Christian Binger, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Can the Sportage do it again this year amid market turbulence?
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Markets are still facing turbulence as the future of tariffs, and trade relationships remains unclear, despite the White House insisting some deals are close to fruition.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 May 2025
The Context Economists and Wall Street analysts still expect two or three rate reductions in 2025, owing in large part to the economic turbulence triggered by Trump's sweeping tariffs, which have clouded the Fed's policy outlook.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turbulence
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And nowhere is this upheaval more apparent than in the turning tides of geopolitics.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Farré has now offered those assurances, while admitting the recent exec upheaval has been emotional for everyone.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Despite the commotion their accidental twinning caused online, Roach — who was filmed cooly reacting to seeing Sawai on the carpet — confirms that the vibes are all good not only between the two stars, but also between himself and Sawai's stylist.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Many things emboldened me to create this commotion.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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Still, excitement is high for this year's Preakness Stakes as nine horses are set to hit the track.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 May 2025
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In a break from his typically stoic facade, that excitement was evident from Kershaw all week.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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This tactic is best for certain veggies and flowers like tomatoes and marigolds that can handle some root disturbance; other plants have more sensitive roots that won't tolerate transplanting well, such as root vegetables.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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The northeastern beach tiger beetle’s inability to endure human disturbance has wiped it out everywhere except three remote corners of the U.S., one of which is Hughlett Point.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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Image His support for Mr. Trump has led Tesla’s sales to plummet and has caused strife within his companies, as some employees have taken the rare step of speaking out against their chief executive’s political activity.—
Theodore Schleifer,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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In 1961-1962, the U.S. political climate was icy, amid escalating strife with the Soviet Union, but there was a warmth emanating from the burgeoning counterculture movement.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary was in trouble in the Senate.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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This is far from Brown's first bout of legal trouble.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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However, severe cases of extremely high blood pressure may lead to symptoms resembling anxiety or panic, such as headache, vision changes, vomiting, confusion, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort or pain.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Health,
15 May 2025
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Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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Brown said those Big Tech companies affirming or even raising guidance saved the entire stock market from the massive turmoil in April.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
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How a Sustainable Clothing Entrepreneur Spends Her Sundays That remarkable string of turmoil comes as Mr. Trump has sought to enlist the tax collection agency in exacting political retribution.—
Andrew Duehren,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Turbulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turbulence. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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