turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l 
: a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
Examples of turmoil in a Sentence
The country has been in turmoil for the past 10 years.
a period of political turmoil
His life has been in a constant turmoil.
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Breakker stepped up as a tag team champion in Paul’s place but the turmoil in the stable appeared to affect the outcome of the match.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
At first, this recent turmoil was barely apparent at the March meeting, as township officials quietly deliberated on such issues as the fire-department budget and conservation easements.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Using money from depositors who had the right to withdraw their funds on demand to finance long-term, illiquid investments with an uncertain and distant payoff was a highly risky strategy—and one with echoes of what is currently creating turmoil among private credit funds today.
—Fortune, 2 June 2026
Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it’s seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 June 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
At first, this recent turmoil was barely apparent at the March meeting, as township officials quietly deliberated on such issues as the fire-department budget and conservation easements.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Using money from depositors who had the right to withdraw their funds on demand to finance long-term, illiquid investments with an uncertain and distant payoff was a highly risky strategy—and one with echoes of what is currently creating turmoil among private credit funds today.
—Fortune, 2 June 2026
Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it’s seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for turmoil
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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