convulsion

noun

kən-ˈvəl-shən How to pronounce convulsion (audio)
Definition of convulsionnext
as in upheaval
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 convulsion Symptoms of poisoning include upset stomach, drooling, loss of appetite, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and irregular heartbeat. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025 Unfortunately, the eVTOL air taxi sector is going through the same convulsions as the end of the dotcom bubble, with similar results. — David Szondy, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025 If a more severe form develops, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, the FDA says. — CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025 Symptoms may include stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for convulsion
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  1. upheaval
  2. revolution
  3. unrest
  4. earthquake
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  • The long-term ramifications of these cuts remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Department of Education is facing a period of significant upheaval.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, episcopal courts also worked to punish clerical figures involved in the upheaval.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of upheaval
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  • The New Year That Never Came, a drama about the Romanian revolution of 1989, written and directed by Bogdan Muresanu, won the Grand Prix, the top prize, at the 15th edition of the Luxembourg City Film Festival (LuxFilmFest) on Saturday.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2025
  • This is a philosophical revolution as much as a technological one, forcing us to reconsider what advertising should be in an era of boundless automation.
    — Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of revolution
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  • He has not been charged with any crimes over his activities during campus unrest at the university, which proponents say were aimed at curbing support for Israel and do not amount to antisemitic attacks on Jews.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Authorities blamed the unrest on armed remnants of the Assad government, but acknowledged that some of the civilian killings were the fault of undisciplined factions or individual actors.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of unrest
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  • According to the manufacturer, it’s rated for earthquakes up to level 8 and wind up to level 10.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Now, as China quietly primes the bitcoin price for a huge earthquake, a White House leak has revealed one of Donald Trump’s top bitcoin and crypto officials reportedly said the Trump administration wants to acquire as much bitcoin as possible.
    — Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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