as in havoc
a state in which everything is out of order
the boy's room is in such chaos that it looks as though a tornado had struck
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Recent Examples of chaos
In this calm before the chaos, consider tossing out items in gathering areas that don’t belong, embarking on a quick decluttering session, and tackling that shelf that’s become an eyesore.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
All the glitz, glamour, and chaos kicked off with the Gotham Awards, which set the tone for what promises to be an unpredictable and heated race.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
But the Korean wave has been overshadowed recently by the political chaos that unfolded over a matter of days.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
And with signing day a few days away, Alabama regained a little momentum heading into a period of hoping and waiting for more Playoff chaos.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
All the glitz, glamour, and chaos kicked off with the Gotham Awards, which set the tone for what promises to be an unpredictable and heated race.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
But the Korean wave has been overshadowed recently by the political chaos that unfolded over a matter of days.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
And with signing day a few days away, Alabama regained a little momentum heading into a period of hoping and waiting for more Playoff chaos.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaos
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Many planetary shifts and changes are causing havoc not just in the sky but also in our personal lives.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Dangerous snow and ice have already piled up in parts of the Northeast, causing havoc on roads and roofs to cave in.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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To avoid making a big glittery mess, use a tablespoon to add 1-2 scoops of glitter to the water and glycerin mixture, and stir gently.Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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In any event, Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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There was also confusion concerning Blaise’s whereabouts when Bailey died.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Avoid using jargon or complex language that could result in any confusion.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Who knew the doorway to hell could be so… romantic?Claire Franken, TVLine, 7 Dec. 2024
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The main problem was the incumbency disadvantage, exacerbated by inflation—and immigration, and also urban disorder, wokeness, and trans swimmers.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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Most of them are B-movie actors who go Goo Mode for one reason or another — falling into radioactive protoplasm, a pituitary gland disorder, a The Substance situation, the list goes on.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Chaos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaos. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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