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
While the Indian government has said that militancy has since declined amid a heavy military presence, attacks have continued to plague the region, sparking unrest and protests.
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Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Countries such as New Zealand, Germany, and the U.K. have updated their travel advice for U.S.-bound travelers, citing concerns over terrorism, civil unrest, and stricter U.S. immigration laws.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
The result, however, was not an economic renaissance but financial unrest and undemocratic governance.
—Javier Corrales, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
All but one of the 26 people massacred were Indian citizens, prompting a new wave of unrest in a region claimed by both Pakistan and India and that has been the epicenter of often violent territorial struggle between the two countries.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
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Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Countries such as New Zealand, Germany, and the U.K. have updated their travel advice for U.S.-bound travelers, citing concerns over terrorism, civil unrest, and stricter U.S. immigration laws.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
The result, however, was not an economic renaissance but financial unrest and undemocratic governance.
—Javier Corrales, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
All but one of the 26 people massacred were Indian citizens, prompting a new wave of unrest in a region claimed by both Pakistan and India and that has been the epicenter of often violent territorial struggle between the two countries.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrest
turmoil
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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 22 May. 2025.
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