as in upheavals
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 convulsions
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
Thankfully, today’s convulsions do not offer a simple replay of interwar fascism.
—Justin Casey, Foreign Affairs, 19 Jan. 2023
Julie Scott, Msn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Thankfully, today’s convulsions do not offer a simple replay of interwar fascism.
—Justin Casey, Foreign Affairs, 19 Jan. 2023
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“Convulsions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convulsions. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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