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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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The turmoil points to a clash on competing visions over how to run the economy.
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The turmoil points to a clash on competing visions over how to run the economy.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 6 July 2025
But the stumble has become a reflection of the company’s broader turmoil.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Trump’s lawsuit caused significant turmoil within CBS News and parent company Paramount.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 July 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 17 Jul. 2025.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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