turbulently

adverb

Definition of turbulentlynext
as in tumultuously

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  1. tumultuously
  2. riotously
  3. recklessly
  4. chaotically
Adverb
  • Rob and White were engaged in 2016 before tumultuously calling it quits in 2017.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
  • The decade ended tumultuously, with the Osmond family’s fortune drained by a series of swindlers and grifters.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of tumultuously
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  • The theater is known for goofy, campy, original musical theater shows that riotously riff on fairy tales, folklore, TV shows and other familiar cultural tropes.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
  • Amid all the riotously vibrant production design and uniquely wide shots made possible by custom Panavision lenses, most of Riley’s themes are fairly accessible.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 May 2026
Definition of riotously
Adverb
  • Athar Haseebullah, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, said ICE acted recklessly.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 17 July 2026
  • Flying an unmanned aircraft system carelessly or recklessly, interfering with a first responder operation, is also a misdemeanor under state law and San Diego municipal code.
    — Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of recklessly
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  • Atop the Go board there lies a compass whose dials swing chaotically.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026
  • And flying chaotically around the room was a small bat.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Definition of chaotically
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“Turbulently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turbulently. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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