as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment his stomach unrest was just a sign of stage fright
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Recent Examples of unrest
Ongoing friction between the U.S. and China, geopolitical unrest, and overall uncertainty have made investors more cautious.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
To quell the unrest, the government rushed reinforcements to the region, an Assad stronghold with a large number of Alawites, who practice an offshoot of Shiite Islam.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
The region has been roiled by volatility and political unrest in the years since, as Ukraine tries to oust Russian forces from Crimea and Donbas.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Geopolitical unrest: Will global conflicts reshape your supply chain?
—Guy Courtin, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
To quell the unrest, the government rushed reinforcements to the region, an Assad stronghold with a large number of Alawites, who practice an offshoot of Shiite Islam.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
The region has been roiled by volatility and political unrest in the years since, as Ukraine tries to oust Russian forces from Crimea and Donbas.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Geopolitical unrest: Will global conflicts reshape your supply chain?
—Guy Courtin, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrest
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However, Harry recently resigned from Sentebale amid what has been characterized as a financial crisis and internal turmoil.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In a little more than 100 days, the Trump administration has upended the U.S. health care system Americans love to hate, sparking turmoil and confusion.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrest. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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