Thesaurus results for UPHEAVAL

upheaval

noun

ˌəp-ˈhē-vəl

as in unrest

a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order) the government can no longer control the social upheaval brought about by the collapse of the country's economy

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Recent Examples of upheaval The director’s first hit, 1979’s Alien, was at the studio, and he’s been loyal to the company through many upheavals over the decades. —

James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024 This concept gained prominence in 1980s Japan, when, during a period of economic upheaval, the government allowed companies to defer debt payments. —

Robert Gorin, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024 Helene and Milton, the two massive hurricanes that just swept into the country — killing hundreds of people, and leaving both devastation and rumblings of political upheaval in seven states — amounted to their own October surprise. —

Vox Staff, Vox, 24 Oct. 2024 My five embryo transfers over the next 18 months coincided with the upheaval surrounding that decision, plus the January 6 congressional hearings and former President Donald Trump’s numerous court fights. —

Jessica Schneider, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for upheaval

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Authorities have erected new security fencing around the White House and other buildings in Washington, D.C., on Sunday as the nation's capital braces for possible unrest on and after Election Day.

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Obviously, there are myriad reasons for the malaise gripping the town — the lingering aftereffects of the pandemic, the industry-wide economic shrinkage, the labor unrest, the waves and waves of layoffs.

Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024