as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment his stomach unrest was just a sign of stage fright
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Recent Examples of unrest
In 2022, during the pandemic’s economic unrest, a historically high 2.8% of Americans voluntarily left their job each month.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
However, an earlier series of sales tax hikes in Kenya sparked unrest.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The levels are based off several factors, including crime levels, threats of terrorism, civil unrest, health concerns and the possibility of a natural disaster, according to the State Department.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
In addition to long-standing restrictions, the State Department issued a travel advisory in August warning citizens not to travel to Iran due to political unrest in the region.
—Amin Khodadadi, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
However, an earlier series of sales tax hikes in Kenya sparked unrest.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The levels are based off several factors, including crime levels, threats of terrorism, civil unrest, health concerns and the possibility of a natural disaster, according to the State Department.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
In addition to long-standing restrictions, the State Department issued a travel advisory in August warning citizens not to travel to Iran due to political unrest in the region.
—Amin Khodadadi, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrest. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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