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as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the region
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
watched the tumultuous weather from the dry safety of our house
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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
after a tumultuous day of trading, the stock market was down 500 points
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Recent Examples of tumultuous
Williams had a tumultuous rookie season, and that’s putting it mildly.
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Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The Atlantic side is tumultuous and windswept, while the Caribbean side is tranquil with soft breezes.
—Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Though there are still months to go before the June primary, Empire State Democrats are already bracing for one of the most tumultuous mayoral races the city has seen in years.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
In his inaugural address four years ago, President Joe Biden portrayed former President Donald Trump's tumultuous tenure as an aberration and his own election as a return to political norms.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The Atlantic side is tumultuous and windswept, while the Caribbean side is tranquil with soft breezes.
—Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Though there are still months to go before the June primary, Empire State Democrats are already bracing for one of the most tumultuous mayoral races the city has seen in years.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
In his inaugural address four years ago, President Joe Biden portrayed former President Donald Trump's tumultuous tenure as an aberration and his own election as a return to political norms.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumultuous
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This data supports the growing trend in investing in collectables and historical artefacts, which are more likely to hold and increase their value in turbulent financial markets than other traditional forms of investment.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The industry’s ability to adapt to these changes will be crucial in maintaining its growth trajectory during a particularly turbulent time.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Reed, who was challenged by Hurley after his stretch of rough outings, ripped an offensive rebound from the arms of Butler’s Pierre Brooks five minutes in and finished a layup.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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Piñeiro should have a decent market, despite having a rough second half of the season.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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The show follows the events surrounding the real-life Mountain Meadows Massacre, a violent attack that led to the mass murder of at least 120 members of the Baker-Fancher wagon train.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is intent on changing the script of American cities plagued by crime by implementing policy changes that have led to violent crime taking a tumble.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Defensive standouts Bruce Smith and Derrick Thomas were ferocious competitors.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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The latter, which begins at Second and Market Streets, circles Union Square and ends at Kearny Street and Columbus Ave., includes floats, ferocious lions, firecrackers and a 288-foot long Golden Dragon.—
Jackie Burrell,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Just one decade later, he's become one of Meta's fiercest competitors BYMarco Quiroz-Gutierrez January 15, 2025 7 hours ago Personal Finance A woman purchased a vacant Hawaiian lot for about $22,000.—
Chloe Berger,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Rubio was a fierce Trump critic during the contest for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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He's also issued executive orders at a furious pace on a host of issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday The Athletic reported how Amorim, 39, delivered a furious critique to his team after losing 3-1 at home to Brighton, with the TV used for tactical analysis caught as collateral.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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