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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
Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Historians note that anti-immigration fervor tends to peak during eras marked by widespread feelings of economic uncertainty, political turmoil and societal change.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
If only there wasn’t a horrible storm hitting Chicago right as The Bear is already experiencing its own turmoil — no money, barely any ingredients, and now the building is quite literally falling apart.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
But the political turmoil is a reminder that climate investment can’t solely rest on the political process.
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Justin Worland,
Time,
26 June 2026
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Historians note that anti-immigration fervor tends to peak during eras marked by widespread feelings of economic uncertainty, political turmoil and societal change.
—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
If only there wasn’t a horrible storm hitting Chicago right as The Bear is already experiencing its own turmoil — no money, barely any ingredients, and now the building is quite literally falling apart.
—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
But the political turmoil is a reminder that climate investment can’t solely rest on the political process.
—
Justin Worland,
Time,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for turmoil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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Chevron benefits from unrest in the Middle East and other factors that can elevate energy prices.
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Shows of extravagance like these have not been met with kindness in a world torn by war, inflation, soaring gas prices and political unrest.
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Then about a week later, the son responded to a commotion outside their home and found Spencer hitting his mother in the head with a brick, according to officials.
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Seeing the commotion, Louis and Paul came galloping back.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 11th House of Friends and Community, bringing old invitations, group-chat confusion, or unclear expectations back into focus.
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In it, the author described a culture of confusion, stress, and incompetence, as contractors competed for work to be completed under near-impossible deadlines.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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However, about 15 minutes into the flight, a pilot reported a passenger disturbance to air traffic control.
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And just as the rental market of humanoid robots shows signs of cooling and the initial excitement wanes, concerns of an industry bubble have risen.
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Cunningham, 63, can remember the fanfare and excitement around the bicentennial in 1976.
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The visit created a stir as word spread that the budding star was on campus.
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There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
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The clinical version dates to research in the 1960s and 1970s, when devices tracked heart rate variability, muscle tension and skin temperature to help people regulate what was once considered automatic.
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Analysts expect gas prices to continue falling but remain unpredictable due to geopolitical tensions.
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Sorrell entered Week 18 with just seven tackles in 13 games, two quarterback hurries and no sacks.
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That can change in a hurry, as this year’s draft week has proved.
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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