turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l 
: a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
For the past month, the Toronto festival, one of North America’s largest dedicated to documentaries, has been roiled by staff and funding turmoil.
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
But since the facility’s parent company filed for bankruptcy March 20, residents and staff have faced additional turmoil.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
This enabled him to put together a hitherto unknown story about how Bell, who had been interned in Germany during World War I, used his excellent German and many connections to describe the country’s turmoil after the war for the benefit of the British secret services and government.
—Jason Bell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Anaheim has had enough turmoil and needs a period of normalcy and reform to fix all its problems.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
While last year’s regional-banking turmoil stoked debates over the broader industry’s stability, finalizing executive-compensation rules would still be a big lift.
—Lydia Beyoud, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research NO: The Fed should not cut rates but may still do so in a futile attempt to forestall inevitably intensifying economic turmoil.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
The Charlotte Art League, after confronting months of leadership turmoil, financial worries, potential eviction and an uncertain future, now has a new executive director and new board of directors.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
After months of turmoil over the future of a vaunted mission to bring samples of the Red Planet back to Earth, NASA has its verdict on Mars Sample Return.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
But since the facility’s parent company filed for bankruptcy March 20, residents and staff have faced additional turmoil.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
This enabled him to put together a hitherto unknown story about how Bell, who had been interned in Germany during World War I, used his excellent German and many connections to describe the country’s turmoil after the war for the benefit of the British secret services and government.
—Jason Bell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Anaheim has had enough turmoil and needs a period of normalcy and reform to fix all its problems.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
While last year’s regional-banking turmoil stoked debates over the broader industry’s stability, finalizing executive-compensation rules would still be a big lift.
—Lydia Beyoud, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research NO: The Fed should not cut rates but may still do so in a futile attempt to forestall inevitably intensifying economic turmoil.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
The Charlotte Art League, after confronting months of leadership turmoil, financial worries, potential eviction and an uncertain future, now has a new executive director and new board of directors.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
After months of turmoil over the future of a vaunted mission to bring samples of the Red Planet back to Earth, NASA has its verdict on Mars Sample Return.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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