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
El-Masry appears as Abdullah, a charismatic local guide whose friendship helps Sam navigate his emotional turmoil.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
There’s also the simple fact that horror films have a high success rate, particularly in times of turmoil.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
For a glimpse of turmoil these days, look no further than the nearest office.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The question is whether turmoil among China’s brass hats signals a military unprepared for a mammoth undertaking like a Taiwan assault.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
There’s also the simple fact that horror films have a high success rate, particularly in times of turmoil.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
For a glimpse of turmoil these days, look no further than the nearest office.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The question is whether turmoil among China’s brass hats signals a military unprepared for a mammoth undertaking like a Taiwan assault.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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The drama, which also stars Hong Kong’s Natalie Hsu, Taiwanese-Japanese actor Bai Run-yin, and Malaysian stage veteran Pearlly Chua, is set in late-1990s Malaysia amid political unrest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Beijing may recognize a particular opposition figure as its preferred negotiation partner, while inciting public unrest and demonstrations against the Taipei government.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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On the other side, there was just as much commotion, but these conversations were almost hysterical — and far uglier.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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The commotion was a touching proposal from a couple in the crowd.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The abrupt departure stunned the crowd, prompting confusion both in the audience and among his bandmates.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
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Teddy’s reasoning is a confusion of save-the-world alarmism, garden-variety derangement, unhealed trauma, and single-minded revenge.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Regardless of where the fan base fell in its opinion of Billups, there has been a palpable excitement for this season.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Halloween is just around the corner, and excitement is building across the state.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Combine the two in a non-reactive container and stir.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Her Cornish Rex cat, Rabbit, is sprawled out on the floor, unconcerned by the two birds (Chicken and Charlie) chirping from an adjacent office or a colleague’s gray-haired cat next door, who seems to be causing a stir.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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That marked a significant cooling of tensions, after a recent volley of tariff threats and fresh export curbs threatened to derail the bilateral relationship.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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After the Hamas attacks on Southern Israel on October 7, 2023, tensions rise inside and outside the couple’s home.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gia Hinman had three hurries and three pass deflections for the Eagles, two of which came on fourth downs.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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He's also logged 25 pressures, 15 hurries, and six QB hits, according to Pro Football Focus.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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