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
Last weekend's email asking for five bullet points that describe what workers did last week triggered chaos.
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Emily Peck, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The tariff chaos ensnared Americans across the country, from online shoppers like me to a Broadway show waiting on a shipment of yellow LED lights from China for its marquee sign, Trump’s tariff changes are leaving many people frustrated, with little information on when their orders will arrive.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
However, chaos did erupt at a couple of events, including demonstrators trying to enter the state Capitol in Arizona, and an arrest was made in Washington, D.C., after a protester allegedly sprayed paint on a Trump supporter.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
The constant chaos and the kind of unstructured nature of the team were a big part of that.
—Emile Nuh, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Emily Peck, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The tariff chaos ensnared Americans across the country, from online shoppers like me to a Broadway show waiting on a shipment of yellow LED lights from China for its marquee sign, Trump’s tariff changes are leaving many people frustrated, with little information on when their orders will arrive.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
However, chaos did erupt at a couple of events, including demonstrators trying to enter the state Capitol in Arizona, and an arrest was made in Washington, D.C., after a protester allegedly sprayed paint on a Trump supporter.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
The constant chaos and the kind of unstructured nature of the team were a big part of that.
—Emile Nuh, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaos
Noun
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The side chat, though, was all about the email invitation, which had inspired dozens of famous recipients to not just reply but reply-all, causing inbox havoc among the publishing and comedy elite.—
Paula Aceves,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Grant consistently gets into the backfield as a two-technique player, creating havoc on rushing downs.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With all pieces enclosed under a sturdy acrylic cover, there’s no mess or lost parts.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2025
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After all, the door can be shut to disguise the mess.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Each stanza reflects the confusion, horror and uncertainty that of the battle to keep Fort McHenry — and thus the City of Baltimore — from falling into British hands.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Unlike his Western European counterparts, who waver between moral grandstanding and strategic confusion, Duda has taken the only approach that actually strengthens European security: full alignment with American leadership.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Buses zip by in their special lane while everyone else stews in bumper-to-bumper hell, half-tempted to ditch their car for a bus seat next time.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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So even if Meghan juggled citruses before dehydrating them while hopping on one leg, some were going to give her hell no matter what.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This was 1975, before the current awareness of Alzheimer's, and even his doctor didn't suspect the disorder.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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In an interview with The Harvard Gazette, Dr. Mehta stressed that oranges are no replacement for traditional antidepressants, pointing out that citrus might help prevent depression, but medication may be needed to treat the disorder.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Chaos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaos. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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