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
Following weeks of turmoil across American public school institutions, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., has filed two bills targeting the National Education Association.
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Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Aug. 2025
The turmoil dates back to a somewhat sloppy performance at a charity show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025
In this period of crisis and turmoil, voicing support for higher education and science is vital!
—Lisa Eyler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Three years of turmoil Almost exactly a year ago, Leatherwood nearly lost his job when former ERLC trustees chair Kevin Smith attempted to unilaterally fire Leatherwood.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
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Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Aug. 2025
The turmoil dates back to a somewhat sloppy performance at a charity show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025
In this period of crisis and turmoil, voicing support for higher education and science is vital!
—Lisa Eyler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Three years of turmoil Almost exactly a year ago, Leatherwood nearly lost his job when former ERLC trustees chair Kevin Smith attempted to unilaterally fire Leatherwood.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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The proposal being evaluated now would allow the president to mobilize troops and put them on Title 32 orders in a state experiencing unrest.—
ALEX HORTON AND DAVID OVALLE THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Tens of thousands of National Guard troops in over half of U.S. states were activated by state governors to deal with the Black Lives Matter protests, but Trump also used his own powers to deal with the unrest.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
11 Aug. 2025
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Kernodle put up a fight, and the commotion got the attention of surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There were two other roommates in the home at the time of the killings that both survived and reported seeing the suspect and hearing commotion that night.—
Gabe Whisnant
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Role Clarity If current employees aren’t sure who owns what, new hires will step straight into the confusion.—
Leyda Lazo,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There is no confusion when a woman makes a decision regarding her relationship.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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Prior to Vance's arrival in the rural vacation spot, the Secret Service reportedly brought disturbances to Charlbury, a village with just 3,000 residents.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The hurricane center is also tracking two other disturbances, one in the north-central Atlantic and one just off Louisiana’s coast.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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This journey has been so special full of peace, excitement, and so much grace.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The announcement was met with a mix of excitement and trepidation across the board, with most fans being cautiously optimistic about the shakeup.—
Dana Reboe,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the north east of England, Sunderland are causing a stir.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Blackpink’s Rosé caused a stir in New York City this weekend, stepping out in two minimalist outfits that perfectly capture how to ace ’90s and early ’00s trends in 2025.—
Alexandre Marain,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
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During the period of high inflation, price rises were being felt across the board, but tensions still mounted, notably between grocers and manufacturers.—
Andrew Butt,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s secondary tariff threats have escalated tensions between Washington and another of its most important trading partners.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Multiply the potential maximum by the number of violations, and things can get big in a hurry.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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During his freshman season, Walker registered 24 tackles, five tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries in 389 snaps in 13 games.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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