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
Acknowledging that businesses face unpredictable threats (e.g., crime, civil unrest, etc.), Protect+ caters to commercial clients who require flexible security solutions without long-term contractual commitments.
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William Mullane, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Image Iran would then be forced to retaliate, risking a wider war, a scenario that could further damage the economy and spark domestic unrest, including protests and strikes, the officials said.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
There are four levels that are determined by factors such as crime, terrorism, disease, civil unrest, and natural disasters.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Community Relations Service employees have quietly intervened with church leaders, community leaders, relatives of victims of violence and city administrators to ward off unrest, lawsuits or boycotts.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2025
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William Mullane, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Image Iran would then be forced to retaliate, risking a wider war, a scenario that could further damage the economy and spark domestic unrest, including protests and strikes, the officials said.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
There are four levels that are determined by factors such as crime, terrorism, disease, civil unrest, and natural disasters.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Community Relations Service employees have quietly intervened with church leaders, community leaders, relatives of victims of violence and city administrators to ward off unrest, lawsuits or boycotts.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrest
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The number comes as Trump's varying tariffs plan has led to market turmoil and raised fears about an impending recession.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrest. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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