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
Symptoms of a seizure can include convulsions, twitching of the arms or legs, or even loss of consciousness.
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Julie Scott, Msn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
George Arzt, a longtime observer of Trump, believes his crowd-size convulsions are telling.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
Symptoms can include stiffness, achy muscles, fever, diarrhea, convulsions and miscarriages.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 July 2024
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Julie Scott, Msn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
George Arzt, a longtime observer of Trump, believes his crowd-size convulsions are telling.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
Symptoms can include stiffness, achy muscles, fever, diarrhea, convulsions and miscarriages.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 July 2024
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convulsion
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The resulting fallout led to internal upheaval and a loss of trust.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The United States ordered more than 75 strikes on ISIS camps to stop the terrorist group from taking advantage of the upheaval.Seyed Ismail Nafeesa, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Across the Middle East and North Africa, many revolutions have overthrown autocrats, only for those countries to descend back into chaos or a more oppressive rule.NPR, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Final Thoughts Broadcom's recent earnings report serves as a powerful indicator of the ongoing AI revolution in the tech industry.Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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During the social and political unrest, the story centers on the goings-on of an unconventional family living in Lima.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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To prepare for potential unrest during the week of the election, the Portland Police Bureau spent $1.2 million in officer overtime — yet, large-scale protests never materialized and no arrests were made.Meira Gebel, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.William B. Davis, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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At least 24 earthquakes of magnitude 7 or larger have occurred within 155 miles of the most recent earthquake in the past century, the largest being a 7.9 magnitude earthquake around 53 miles southwest in December 1950.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Convulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convulsion. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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