as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment his stomach unrest was just a sign of stage fright
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Recent Examples of unrest
That reflex to organize, protest and provide mutual aid has been shaped by years of unrest following deadly encounters between law enforcement and residents.
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Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Swart warned the street unrest is actively counterproductive.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Airlines have canceled some flights into Iran over the unrest.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Clayton Strong had a history of domestic unrest in two marriages.
—ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrest
turmoil
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There could be some relationship turmoil popping up for you now and in the weeks ahead, Gemini.—
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Amid the turmoil, former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes Burrow is wasting his prime years in Cincinnati.—
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrest. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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