as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the Russian Revolution was one of the major convulsions of the 20th century
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Recent Examples of convulsion
Rare cases also suffer swelling of the brain called encephalitis — which can lead to convulsions, deafness or intellectual disability.
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
In rare cases, children develop brain swelling that can cause convulsions, deafness and intellectual disabilities.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Again Meanwhile, Ethereum’s ongoing convulsions amid its identity crisis showed themselves again this week with the announcement of Etherealize, a new entity focused on institutional adoption.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Researchers found the drug often leaves users immobile and unresponsive and can cause intense emotional reactions, euphoria, convulsions, and vomiting.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
In rare cases, children develop brain swelling that can cause convulsions, deafness and intellectual disabilities.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Again Meanwhile, Ethereum’s ongoing convulsions amid its identity crisis showed themselves again this week with the announcement of Etherealize, a new entity focused on institutional adoption.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Researchers found the drug often leaves users immobile and unresponsive and can cause intense emotional reactions, euphoria, convulsions, and vomiting.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convulsion
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Impact Leaders Create Stability In an age of climate risk, geopolitical tension, and technological upheaval, long-term stability matters more than short-term profits.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Despite the upheaval of the last two months, Nomar is clear on the purpose of college in his life.—
Anna North,
Vox,
3 Apr. 2025
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From climate leadership and architectural innovation to culinary revolutions and cinematic exports, Danish values are increasingly resonating worldwide.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Political thriller The Translator (2020) explored the early days of the revolution and the decades of oppression that preceded it, through the tale of a political refugee living in Australia who returns to Syria in search of his brother after he is arrested by the authorities for protesting.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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In 1968, amid urban unrest eerily similar to the tensions today, dedicated scholars built institutes such as the Urban Institute and Johns Hopkins’ Center for Metropolitan Planning and Research to bring rigorous evidence to bear on pressing social problems.—
Andrew V. Papachristos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Political unrest urged by anti-Trump liberals, coupled with attacks on Tesla vehicles and dealerships due to founder Elon Musk’s close association with the president, appears to be pushing some people to buy guns for self-defense.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 100 earthquake victims were already waiting for surgery when the team arrived.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Repairs to manufacturing units from the severe impact of the earthquake in February 2023 have been made.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Convulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convulsion. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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