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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This administration is trying to thrust our country into turmoil in order to reap power for themselves.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The killing triggered widespread political turmoil, outrage, and a manhunt, resulting in the arrest of shooting suspect Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
If the meeting proceeds, any recommendations made should be rejected as lacking legitimacy given the seriousness of the allegations and the current turmoil in CDC leadership.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In the near-term, Deutsche Bank said the latest turmoil could see individuals and businesses delay spending and investing, putting further pressure on the economy.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The killing triggered widespread political turmoil, outrage, and a manhunt, resulting in the arrest of shooting suspect Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
If the meeting proceeds, any recommendations made should be rejected as lacking legitimacy given the seriousness of the allegations and the current turmoil in CDC leadership.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In the near-term, Deutsche Bank said the latest turmoil could see individuals and businesses delay spending and investing, putting further pressure on the economy.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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 18 Sep. 2025.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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