turbulence
noun
tur·bu·lence
ˈtər-byə-lən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being turbulent: such as
a
: great commotion or agitation
emotional turbulence
b
: irregular atmospheric motion especially when characterized by up-and-down currents
c
: departure in a fluid from a smooth flow
Examples of turbulence in a Sentence
The plane hit quite a bit of turbulence during our flight.
A period of turbulence preceded the riots.
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The White House has pushed back on concerns about short-term market and economic turbulence by arguing Trump’s efforts will pay off in the long run.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Leaders must actively value, retain, and leverage the knowledge of experienced workers—or brace for turbulence far worse than a loose airplane door.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Financial markets and the economy could be in for further turbulence, but the right dividend-paying stocks may help smooth the ride, according to Jefferies.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
However, the stock market today is showing signs of turbulence, with top stocks like Tesla declining by roughly $415 to $277 per share since Trump took office.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Leaders must actively value, retain, and leverage the knowledge of experienced workers—or brace for turbulence far worse than a loose airplane door.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Financial markets and the economy could be in for further turbulence, but the right dividend-paying stocks may help smooth the ride, according to Jefferies.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
However, the stock market today is showing signs of turbulence, with top stocks like Tesla declining by roughly $415 to $277 per share since Trump took office.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Turbulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbulence. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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turbulence
noun
tur·bu·lence
ˈtər-byə-lən(t)s
: the quality or state of being turbulent
especially
: irregular atmospheric motion with up and down currents
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