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
After a year of turmoil under former CEO Carlos Tavares, who resigned in December 2024, the company announced in May its next CEO, Antonio Filosa, who has stated interest in revitalizing the American sector of the international brand.
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 2 July 2025
Lose to the Sooners, and the ensuing difficult three-game stretch – at Texas A&M, Georgia, Missouri – could include a quarterback change (to freshman five-star Deuce Knight) and more turmoil under Freeze at the most important position on the field.
—Matt Hayes, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Despite a May boost from the NBA playoffs and to a lesser extent the NHL and global news turmoil, there’s no great silver lining for traditional TV.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The vote comes after weeks of turmoil and tension over the massive package that exposed bitter policy disputes and emboldened some firm Republican holdouts.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 29 June 2025
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 2 July 2025
Lose to the Sooners, and the ensuing difficult three-game stretch – at Texas A&M, Georgia, Missouri – could include a quarterback change (to freshman five-star Deuce Knight) and more turmoil under Freeze at the most important position on the field.
—Matt Hayes, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Despite a May boost from the NBA playoffs and to a lesser extent the NHL and global news turmoil, there’s no great silver lining for traditional TV.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The vote comes after weeks of turmoil and tension over the massive package that exposed bitter policy disputes and emboldened some firm Republican holdouts.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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The Trump administration has pardoned all Jan. 6 protesters and has taken actions against those who prosecuted them for a variety of allegations connected to the unrest.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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In addition, Trump has not ruled out invoking the Insurrection Act, which allows the deployment of active-duty U.S. military personnel within the United States in cases of unrest or rebellion — a prospect also made more likely when the nation is at war.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Play was delayed for several minutes when a spectator needed medical attention after Alcaraz noticed the commotion in the stands.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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There followed a small commotion of friendliness—apologies, laughter—after which we were led to our seats and sent a free passion-fruit donut.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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That means naming the fear, the confusion and even the shame that might arise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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That temptation, rich in moral confusion, runs through Leonardland, onscreen as on the page.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The data is normalized, de-duplicated and time-aligned in real time, ensuring that every heart-rate spike or sleep disturbance immediately informs the AI risk models.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The whales are facing a number of threats, including declining quantity and quality of prey, toxic pollution and disturbance from vessel noise, according to the Marine Mammal Commission.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 June 2025
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The Club World Cup had significant teething problems ahead of the tournament, from sponsorship challenges to broadcast deals and ticket sales, but FIFA will be betting on the excitement of these later rounds of the tournament creating a lasting impression that the tournament is a success.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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For the 2024 show, Nelson shared a statement in a press release to express his excitement regarding the forthcoming concerts.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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As with all games, the results caused a stir, and Nic, Elan, Cierra, Chelley, Huda, and Ace were at the heart of the drama.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The season 36 finale caused quite a stir with fans, but this isn't the first time a core family member bit the dust.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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But tensions in their relationship began to show whenMusk, the world’s richest person, began blasting Trump’s signature spending bill last month, taking issue with its provision to raise the debt ceiling.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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As well as the anthems, Oasis became as famous for the tension between the brothers.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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All three sectors know that as the Trump administration considers further policy, and as the administration’s trade talks with China progress, things could change in a hurry.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Being an important man Tommy was always in a hurry.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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