as in havoc
a state in which everything is out of order
the boy's room is in such chaos that it looks as though a tornado had struck
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Recent Examples of chaos
The White House said Monday that Trump would veto a Senate bill that would mandate congressional approval for new tariffs, a bet that the critical mass of Republican lawmakers will loyally back his taxes on imports despite the economic and political chaos being created.
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Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Strategy, alliances and cutthroat competition will collide as contestants battle for fortune and navigate the fine line between capitalism and chaos.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
With the fires still burning, and arsonists attempting to fan the chaos, the citizens of Los Angeles organized a large-scale relief effort.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
In the midst of that chaos, her mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and her great-aunt died unexpectedly.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Strategy, alliances and cutthroat competition will collide as contestants battle for fortune and navigate the fine line between capitalism and chaos.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
With the fires still burning, and arsonists attempting to fan the chaos, the citizens of Los Angeles organized a large-scale relief effort.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
In the midst of that chaos, her mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and her great-aunt died unexpectedly.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaos
Noun
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Several studies have found that polyphenols, especially tannins, can also play havoc with your iron supplement.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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The pandemic though wrought havoc on student achievement, with many learning gaps remaining nearly five years after schools first closed.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Brit, trying to find her footing after the mess Kenya unleashed, opens up to the group.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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If the mess is semi-solid, use a sturdy piece of cardboard, a paper plate, or another flat surface, as a scoop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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In other words, bills still need to be paid no matter the confusion of politicians eager to distort the pricing mechanism that organizes the market economy.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The infected person may experience anxiety, confusion, agitation and hallucinations, per the health agency.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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There is no hell quite like watching your friends have fun without you on a trio vacation.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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House of 1000 Corpses (2003) House of 1000 Corpses spent a long time in a kind of distribution hell, which meant that Rob Zombie’s debut flick didn’t come out until Goggins had already begun making a name on TV.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Anxiety disorder Depression Panic disorder Other Medical Conditions Some systemic (whole-body) medical conditions are linked to photophobia.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Chaos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaos. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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