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
Precious metals were the main beneficiary of Tuesday’s turmoil as investors sought safety.
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Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
George Floyd Protests The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020, rocked a nation already in turmoil over the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Precious metals, viewed as safe haven assets in times of turmoil, also rose to record highs.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Such assets are often considered safe havens in times of geopolitical turmoil.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
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Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
George Floyd Protests The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020, rocked a nation already in turmoil over the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Precious metals, viewed as safe haven assets in times of turmoil, also rose to record highs.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Such assets are often considered safe havens in times of geopolitical turmoil.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has repeatedly blamed foreign enemies for unrest while backing the IRGC’s response.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades, and recalls the chaos surrounding the 1979 revolution that brought the Islamic Republic into being.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
20 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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In 2021, the California Coastal Commission said the display should be moved from La Jolla Cove, citing potential disturbance of sea lions at Point La Jolla and a failure of organizers to secure necessary permitting in time.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fatigue, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, appetite changes and social withdrawal are also red flags, in addition to thoughts about dying or suicidal ideations.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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This year, Williams has been able to break through with some of the longer runs, his excitement oozing out of him on the field and in press conferences when discussing his evasion of a tackler, his cut and the blocks that allowed it.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Conclusion Dell may not exude excitement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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After a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Chelsea on November 1, a scoreline that does not reflect Tottenham’s ineptitude that day, Van de Ven and Djed Spence caused a stir by ignoring Frank’s attempts to keep the duo on the pitch to applaud the fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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For Indiana’s part, their Heisman-winning quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, grew up in the 305, so his grand return to the city is also causing a stir among locals.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2026
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In August 2023, Starsiak Hawk opened up about tension between her and her family on her podcast, Mina AF.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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South Korean officials have said that Lee and Takaichi would likely touch on the tensions between China and Japan on Lee’s two-day visit.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Asked who currently has the edge on the course, Smith doesn’t hesitate a beat but graciously allows that the current skills gap could close in a hurry.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In 2026, Trump will again dominate, a president in a hurry to reshape the global order.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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