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
The film explores contemporary anxieties, echoing school shootings and societal unrest.
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2005, his family fled civil unrest and landed at a Thai refugee camp.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In Russia, unrest has been a convenient excuse to tighten control over opposition.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, global unrest, trade shifts and regulatory changes have made supply chains harder to manage and predict.
—Manish Kapoor, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2005, his family fled civil unrest and landed at a Thai refugee camp.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In Russia, unrest has been a convenient excuse to tighten control over opposition.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, global unrest, trade shifts and regulatory changes have made supply chains harder to manage and predict.
—Manish Kapoor, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrest
turmoil
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Thailand has been in political turmoil since, ever since deadly border clashes with Cambodian forces.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Stock futures gained momentum on Sunday evening as investors brace for fresh inflation data and political turmoil overseas that could ripple through the bond market.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrest. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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