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 turmoil could be even more unnerving for those nearing retirement.
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
The turmoil is reminiscent of Trump’s chaotic management in his first presidency, which was plagued by interpersonal drama.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
What To Know The announcement sent financial markets into turmoil: Wall Street suffered its worst single-day loss since the early pandemic era, and global markets followed suit.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
And all of the turmoil churned up some riveting social gameplay throughout the hour.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
The turmoil is reminiscent of Trump’s chaotic management in his first presidency, which was plagued by interpersonal drama.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
What To Know The announcement sent financial markets into turmoil: Wall Street suffered its worst single-day loss since the early pandemic era, and global markets followed suit.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
And all of the turmoil churned up some riveting social gameplay throughout the hour.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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All but one of the 26 people massacred were Indian citizens, prompting a new wave of unrest in a region claimed by both Pakistan and India and that has been the epicenter of often violent territorial struggle between the two countries.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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The president’s tariff policy is another issue, along with a general state of unrest in Washington and rising concern that pressure from a variety of fronts could push the U.S. into recession.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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The man identified by authorities as Mutu is seen grabbing the girl’s arms and forcing them to her sides as neighbors responded to the commotion and confronted him.—
Diego Mendoza and Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actress explains that after all that commotion, her son refused to walk home with shoes on.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, since the start of 2025, there has been confusion among many in college mental health about how to comply with the intentions of the federal government.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The bill would directly conflict with federal law, opening the door for homeowners to face confusion regarding what is permitted.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m. at Kennedy High School where officers and staff worked to separate those who were involved, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Use medications that can help with nausea, headaches, or sleep disturbances, such as pain relievers, antinausea drugs, and sleeping aids.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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To demonstrate the flexibility of the Bronco SUV, last week Ford Motor Co. revealed two project vehicles to enthusiasts who want to personalize their Broncos for off-road excitement.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Letting kids explore freely empowers them to find excitement in books.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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This case is still causing a stir in international law, with people discussing expropriation and investor rights—issues that the Russian elite relegated to afterthoughts to protect political concerns.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Trump created a new stir on a related matter at Monday’s meeting.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, tensions with China have intensified, with tariffs now soaring as high as 145 percent on select goods.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Ryan McFarland, Founder & CEO of Strider Bikes. Consumer goods brands feel a constant tension: the push for short-term sales vs. the pull of long-term brand value.—
Ryan McFarland,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In a hurry, Mr. Trump is now considering firing Mr. Powell.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 Apr. 2025
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But that money ran out in a hurry, state records show, with the majority of it, 67%, going to ranchers whose wolves were killed by the Whaleback pack.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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