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
With features like blast-resistant walls, ballistic glass and rapid evacuation elevators, Aerie is built to handle everything from civil unrest to the most extreme emergencies.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
The unrest prompted Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, to implement a curfew for portions of the area after incidents of vandalism.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The rally has emboldened bitcoin price bulls who remained optimistic in the face of geopolitical unrest over the last two weeks.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Under Khamenei’s decades-long rule, the Islamic Republic largely managed to contain civil and ethnic unrest, despite the mistreatment faced by some groups.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
The unrest prompted Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, to implement a curfew for portions of the area after incidents of vandalism.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The rally has emboldened bitcoin price bulls who remained optimistic in the face of geopolitical unrest over the last two weeks.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Under Khamenei’s decades-long rule, the Islamic Republic largely managed to contain civil and ethnic unrest, despite the mistreatment faced by some groups.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrest
turmoil
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The emotional emptiness can feel unbearable, and the practical demands only add to the turmoil, often leaving the surviving spouse feeling lost and helpless.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Bob Vander Weide, then team president and son-in-law to Rich DeVos, was on the outs — the casualty of a divorce from the owner’s daughter and a franchise in turmoil.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrest. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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