as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
on the morning of his first day of school, the kindergartner exhibited an unquietness that his parents tried to soothe by offering words of encouragement
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Noun
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Despite the turmoil, there was hope about the future of the country—a sea change that suggested a newness and potential.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Colorado musicians have a habit of supporting nonprofit and justice-minded creative causes, and that extends to our current moment of political turmoil.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some other reports put the death toll from unrest much higher, with TIME citing a doctor in Tehran as saying at least 217 people had been killed, for instance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a statement broadcast by state TV, a security force known for quelling unrest accused terrorists of targeting military and law enforcement bases over the past two nights.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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Fans flooded the comments on Styles’ Instagram announcement with excitement about the new album.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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In the comments, her Laguna Beach and The Hills costar Lauren Conrad expressed excitement for the family.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Unquietness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unquietness. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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