as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity
avoided the turmoil of the mall during the holiday season
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Recent Examples of turmoils
About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.
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Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoils
disturbances
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No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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There is a chance for drier weather later in the week, but the forecast remains uncertain as additional small weather disturbances could still bring rain.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Turmoils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoils. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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