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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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
This turmoil was nothing new for fans who’ve been around since the days of Keith Moon.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2025
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
This turmoil was nothing new for fans who’ve been around since the days of Keith Moon.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2025
Meanwhile, the federal government agencies responsible for forecasting and disaster relief are in turmoil.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
In one of the more dramatic business developments in pop music history, Taylor Swift has purchased her catalog of recordings that were initially released through Big Machine Records, after six years of transfers and turmoil.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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