1
as in unrest
a disturbed or uneasy state
was in turmoil most of the night, trying to convince himself he had made the right decision
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
avoided the turmoil of the mall during the holiday season
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Recent Examples of turmoil
Valencia, 34, rejected the idea that turmoil in the travel industry is a reason to deny workers a wage boost.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Despite the increasingly dire warnings and economic turmoil, the two countries remain quite far from a deal.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Experts wonder how long the tariff turmoil will last.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The number comes as Trump's varying tariffs plan has led to market turmoil and raised fears about an impending recession.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Despite the increasingly dire warnings and economic turmoil, the two countries remain quite far from a deal.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Experts wonder how long the tariff turmoil will last.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The number comes as Trump's varying tariffs plan has led to market turmoil and raised fears about an impending recession.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turmoil
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The Latin American pivot proved timely, offering Gaumont an outlet as the English-speaking market faced post-pandemic labor unrest and economic slowdown.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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Amidst the social unrest shaking France, the fates of Valjean, Cosette, her lover Marius, and Javert become intertwined in a turbulent, revolutionary Paris.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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Chateau Elan’s allure may come from its stunning grounds and impressive wine roster, but there’s a creative commotion happening in the kitchens.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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An employee at a Mercedes-Benz overflow lot, who did not want to be named, heard the rapid gunfire and raced to the commotion to see what was going on.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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This program was designed to provide shorter, clearer letters to reduce taxpayer confusion.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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There isn’t much built in to withstand those kinds of disturbances or fluctuations.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 May 2025
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Obscenity laws, most aggressively enforced by the U.S. Postal Service, attempted to keep that excitement within bounds—no uncovered or obviously aroused penises, no affectionate or suggestive physical contact.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Everyone joined in and cheered while Rumi jumped around the stage in excitement.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Cannes, the famous international film festival in the south of France, is underway – and is causing a stir with its new dress code rules.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Sounds simple enough, but additive-free tequila has caused a stir in Mexico and elsewhere.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Research explains this emotional tension by showing how expressing vulnerability, something meant to bring partners closer, can make some people feel more insecure.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The sweet interaction comes after much ado has been made about rumors of a splintered cast, prompting mass fan speculation largely after Isaacs himself hinted to behind-the-scenes tension amid the grueling filming process, which took part for the better part of a year on-location in Thailand.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
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And given how hitters react to seeing meatballs, those extra ones add up in a hurry.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Andor finds his body, but the three of them have to leave in a hurry.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turmoil. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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