1
as in unrest
a disturbed or uneasy state
was in turmoil most of the night, trying to convince himself he had made the right decision
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
avoided the turmoil of the mall during the holiday season
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Recent Examples of turmoil
The next appointee will inherit an 800-person department that has long grappled with internal turmoil, public scrutiny and strained morale.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The 40-plus passengers were from Venezuela, migrants who originally fled economic and political turmoil in the South American country to seek a new life in the United States.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Diversification of its sourcing has accelerated in 2025 amid the backdrop of tariff turmoil.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Since then, it’s turned into an epicenter of turmoil and heartbreak.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The 40-plus passengers were from Venezuela, migrants who originally fled economic and political turmoil in the South American country to seek a new life in the United States.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Diversification of its sourcing has accelerated in 2025 amid the backdrop of tariff turmoil.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Since then, it’s turned into an epicenter of turmoil and heartbreak.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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Some other reports put the death toll from unrest much higher, with TIME citing a doctor in Tehran as saying at least 217 people had been killed, for instance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a statement broadcast by state TV, a security force known for quelling unrest accused terrorists of targeting military and law enforcement bases over the past two nights.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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During the commotion, the agent’s shaky cellphone video shows houses along the street and views of the sky.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the heat of the moment, though, Certa was clearly walking after one of the officials, but Shrewsberry came barreling in as the official turned around to see the commotion.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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Multiple helpers can slow response during urgent scams and create confusion when fast decisions matter.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The category confusion continued this year.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Investigators said the fire was sparked following a domestic disturbance that led a woman to burn her boyfriend’s clothing in a barbecue pit on an apartment patio, FOX26 Houston reported.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The country’s strong standing in safety could stem from several factors, including societal structure, strict laws, and cultural focus on harmony, which keep street crime and public disturbances very low.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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While the series concluded with its second season in May, Luna opened up to PEOPLE ahead of the 2022 premiere about the excitement of being a part of the Star Wars universe.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Pickleball enthusiasts expressed excitement that indoor courts would be opening but opponents worried other community events that were once held at the site would be forced out like arts and crafts show, roller derby, the Rosie the Riveter festival and Fourth of July celebrations.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The project will receive nearly $70 million in tax-increment financing that created a stir among rival casino properties in Reno and was ultimately approved in a 5-2 vote last May by the city’s redevelopment agency.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The hot egg coffee might look a bit murky, but is very sweet and creamy, with a layer of coffee at the bottom that gives a strong hit at the end despite a good stir.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Savard wasn’t solely to blame for the woes of the power play before that, but his dismissal seemed to release some tension.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Intraparty tensions among Republicans have been evident, with a number of prominent lawmakers announcing plans to retire.—
Alicia Diaz,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Hurricanes did apply pressure, recording six quarterback hurries, but wasn’t able to finish those plays.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This one starts with that shelter imploding under the strength of a massive radiation storm that displaces the Garrity clan in a hurry, and leaves them on a lifeboat to Europe in the wretched hope that someone on the continent will offer them a safe place to plant new roots.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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