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
Three people with knowledge of those interests said there was consternation among insiders that forcing Maduro out could foment chaos and unrest and impede their access.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The outcome could influence how executive power is exercised in situations that the White House deems as civil unrest and has implications for similar disputes in cities like Chicago.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
After the political unrest in Bologna petered out, Rovelli transferred his deep misgivings to the very fabric of reality.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Ecological collapse has led to the creation of FedSur, a coalition of South American countries that applies extreme measures to protect nature and counteract social unrest.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The outcome could influence how executive power is exercised in situations that the White House deems as civil unrest and has implications for similar disputes in cities like Chicago.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
After the political unrest in Bologna petered out, Rovelli transferred his deep misgivings to the very fabric of reality.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Ecological collapse has led to the creation of FedSur, a coalition of South American countries that applies extreme measures to protect nature and counteract social unrest.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrest
turmoil
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There could be some relationship turmoil popping up for you now and in the weeks ahead, Gemini.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amid the turmoil, former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes Burrow is wasting his prime years in Cincinnati.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrest. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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