as in chaotic
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
the office is still topsy-turvy even though we moved in months ago
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Recent Examples of topsy-turvy
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
It’s been a topsy-turvy last year for the euro zone with its largest economies, Germany and France, seeing political and economic turbulence that means neither has a budget in place for 2025.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
Kickstart Your Day with The Morning Jolt Our political environment is increasingly topsy-turvy.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Dec. 2024
By then, the audience already has a grasp on Mabel’s topsy-turvy psychological state, which makes the meal a testament to her competence.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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The lack of unity and communication within the New York Jets organization could not have been symbolized more fittingly before the last kickoff of a topsy-turvy campaign.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
It’s been a topsy-turvy last year for the euro zone with its largest economies, Germany and France, seeing political and economic turbulence that means neither has a budget in place for 2025.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
Kickstart Your Day with The Morning Jolt Our political environment is increasingly topsy-turvy.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Dec. 2024
By then, the audience already has a grasp on Mabel’s topsy-turvy psychological state, which makes the meal a testament to her competence.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsy-turvy
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While the transfer was orderly – in contrast to chaotic scenes surrounding the release of Israeli and Thai hostages in Gaza last week – the three appeared thin and pale when they were led onto a makeshift stage.—
Sophie Tanno and Mick Krever,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The week’s biggest stories A month after L.A. firestorms, essential questions still haunt Southern California The region is still grappling with basic questions about what caused the blazes, why evacuations were so chaotic and whether officials were prepared.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The trail from the bay leading to the preserve’s entrance is rough, rocky and messy.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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All of them fled Afghanistan with their families for Pakistan, sometime after the messy withdrawal of the U.S. military in 2021.—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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From there, the show spun outward, presenting a whole cast of shadowy doubles and mysteriously cosmic back doors—during which distance grew between us, the confused audience, and Laura’s death, which had kicked off the entire franchise.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The bride was confused at this, and even more taken back by her hostility.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Topsy-turvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsy-turvy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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