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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
the turbulent struggle for civil rights that shook up American society in the 1960s
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
the turbulent rapids of the river were certainly daunting to those of us who were new to river rafting
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as in bleak
marked by wet and windy conditions
expect turbulent weather as the cold front brings rain and sleet
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as in tumultuous
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
these are turbulent, dangerous times in a region known for being a powder keg
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Recent Examples of turbulent
The board’s first months under Duffey were turbulent but effective.
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Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Throughout a turbulent period beginning this past July, the people allege that the company has failed to promptly and adequately police harassment of Palestinian employees and their allies on its intra-company forums despite detailed complaints.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Rather than relying on an increasingly turbulent supply chain and fragmented services, Rajeev saw an opportunity to preserve the talent and unique offerings of the market by founding SHEERGARD®.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration announced last week that $74 billion in student loan forgiveness has now been approved for borrowers under a key program, offering a borrowers a rare bright spot during what has been a turbulent few months.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Throughout a turbulent period beginning this past July, the people allege that the company has failed to promptly and adequately police harassment of Palestinian employees and their allies on its intra-company forums despite detailed complaints.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Rather than relying on an increasingly turbulent supply chain and fragmented services, Rajeev saw an opportunity to preserve the talent and unique offerings of the market by founding SHEERGARD®.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration announced last week that $74 billion in student loan forgiveness has now been approved for borrowers under a key program, offering a borrowers a rare bright spot during what has been a turbulent few months.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turbulent
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The abuse and neglect have long-lasting effects on an already vulnerable population and have even led to the conviction of some employees for violent crimes, the report says.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Taliban's violent suppression of criticism, along with draconian crackdowns on women's rights, meant journalists who stayed in Afghanistan were at constant risk of being detained, tortured, disappeared or killed.Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors Curry, on a rough shooting night, took a charge on Jake LaRavia and then swiped Jaylen Wells in the backcourt before hitting a 3.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Clippers find something in reserve, rally past Spurs for 1st Intuit Dome win There are issues aplenty in Clippers’ rough six-game start Can James Harden carry these Clippers at 35?Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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As my colleague Meg James wrote, this is the latest bleak sign for the long-beleaguered pay-TV business, which continues to lose subscribers by the millions.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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This ebullience, however, required keeping bleak thoughts at bay.Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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The upcoming Gladiator sequel featuring Mescal, Washington, and Nielsen is set to premiere in theaters this Friday, serving as a continuation of the original film decades later after its tumultuous ending.Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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But their relationship was a tumultuous one and the pair fought bitterly, as O’Neal detailed in his 2012 memoir, Both of Us: My Life With Farrah.Eric Andersson, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Tiger Adventure Vehicles View 17 Images As ferocious and unstoppable as its namesake, the all-new Panthera overland motorhome is designed to push the boundaries of RVing well beyond glamping resorts and National Park campgrounds.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Newspeak, in 1984, destroys with the same ferocious efficiency that tanks and bombs do.Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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The only wild bears in the San Bernardino Mountains or anywhere else in the state are black bears, according to the Fish and Wildlife Department.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The former stone church has stone pathways and wild gardens as shown in this listing photo.Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Nov. 2024
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Trending Nationally Atmospheric river heading into Bay Area, will bring first major storms of winter rainy season Boston is spending millions on bike lanes amid a budget crunch.The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 20 Nov. 2024
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Here is what the remainder of November and December is predicted to look like, according to The Old Farmers' Almanac. November Nov. 10-21: Sunny, then rainy.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2024
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Mistakes are commonplace in the chaos and horror of a battlefield, yet this openness and candor is rare from troops who a year earlier would have spoken with fierce pride about Ukraine’s summer counteroffensive in Russia’s Kursk region.Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Even harder than acting fairly and impartially would be appearing to have done so, in a conflict that stirs fierce passions the world over.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Turbulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turbulent. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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