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as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the region
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
watched the tumultuous weather from the dry safety of our house
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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
after a tumultuous day of trading, the stock market was down 500 points
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Recent Examples of tumultuous
At 36, Wilson was writing his redemption story following two tumultuous seasons in Denver and making his case for a lucrative contract extension.
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Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
On Thursday, days before the conclusion of their tumultuous season, the Jets interviewed candidates for their general manager and coaching vacancies.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
At 8-8, the Dolphins have had a tumultuous season to say the least.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The past year was a tumultuous one for American colleges and universities.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
On Thursday, days before the conclusion of their tumultuous season, the Jets interviewed candidates for their general manager and coaching vacancies.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
At 8-8, the Dolphins have had a tumultuous season to say the least.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The past year was a tumultuous one for American colleges and universities.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumultuous
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But wearied by a turbulent couple of years that saw points deductions, relegation battles and near-constant speculation over the future of the club, the 53-year-old made clear his view that his methods were no longer having the same impact.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Aikman too had some turbulent times early in his career with the Dallas Cowboys.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Although the name might conjure a place that's a little rough around the edges, don't be fooled—the food at Stinky's is top notch, and the live music is not to be missed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2025
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That way, your rough and weathered heels will be healed and hydrated.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
9 Jan. 2025
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Follow more of our reporting on Deadly Dose Crime One Kansas police force’s approach to fighting fentanyl is driving down violent crime November 30, 2023 6:10 AM Government & Politics Missouri lawmakers push new charges for fentanyl dealers.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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The prospect of requiring harsher penalties for pot possession than most violent crimes gave some Republicans pause at the wide-ranging hearing, which lasted for more than two hours.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Jan. 2025
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More than 12,000 homes have been destroyed by ferocious fires that have left at least 11 dead.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Those howling winds, measured at speeds approaching 100 mph, fueled the ferocious firestorms that followed.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Lyft’s challenges were compounded by fierce rivalry with Uber (NYSE: UBER) and the disruptive impact of the pandemic.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Tariffs Don't Have to Make Economic Sense to Appeal to Trump Voters The debates over tariffs were fierce.—
Einav Rabinovitch-Fox / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Jan. 2025
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For years, murmurs of a US TikTok ban have left users and creators furious and terrified that a social media app that had become central to their lives could be taken away.—
Vox Staff,
Vox,
10 Jan. 2025
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In a furious assault that began Tuesday morning and continued into Wednesday night, a wind-and-wildfire monster attacked a metropolis of 4,753 square miles and nearly 10 million people, whipping up flames that tore through communities of every socioeconomic status and stripe.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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