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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Years of economic turmoil have eroded the military’s effectiveness, leading to declining troop conditions and challenges with equipment maintenance.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Antonoff spoke about how touring around the country acts as another salve to the current political turmoil, even as artists get front-row seats to how the nation is changing.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Against a dampened economy and geopolitical turmoil, the stakes are higher than ever.
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El-Masry appears as Abdullah, a charismatic local guide whose friendship helps Sam navigate his emotional turmoil.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Antonoff spoke about how touring around the country acts as another salve to the current political turmoil, even as artists get front-row seats to how the nation is changing.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Against a dampened economy and geopolitical turmoil, the stakes are higher than ever.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
El-Masry appears as Abdullah, a charismatic local guide whose friendship helps Sam navigate his emotional turmoil.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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