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
Large-scale unrest, strikes that take out oil production, or a shutdown of a critical oil shipping channel could eventually send oil to $100 a barrel or even higher, industry analysts warn.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The Richards Bay Minerals’ Zulti South project has been halted for six years because of violent unrest including protests and extortion attempts, but the mining giant said relations with the local community and the security situation had now improved.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
In attempting to mitigate that risk, the firm focused on how ongoing issues in Duke’s athletics department could trigger labor unrest, treating athlete empowerment as a variable to be monitored, managed and, if necessary, contained.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
At least 54 arrested after allegedly blocking roads, hurling rocks in anti-ICE unrest.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The Richards Bay Minerals’ Zulti South project has been halted for six years because of violent unrest including protests and extortion attempts, but the mining giant said relations with the local community and the security situation had now improved.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
In attempting to mitigate that risk, the firm focused on how ongoing issues in Duke’s athletics department could trigger labor unrest, treating athlete empowerment as a variable to be monitored, managed and, if necessary, contained.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
At least 54 arrested after allegedly blocking roads, hurling rocks in anti-ICE unrest.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrest
turmoil
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Over the past year, the Justice Department has been in turmoil, with new leaders essentially gutting the public integrity and tax units and disbanding a task force designed to fight international corruption.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly praised Rodríguez’s cooperation with the United States and described her government as a partner in restoring order to the country after years of economic collapse and political turmoil.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrest. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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