turbulence
noun
the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion.
turbulences
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pluralof turbulence.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The current turbulences and twists and turns are the ones that we do not wish to see,” Li said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
"But now we see little turbulences - meaning, an improvement - compared to what we saw in the first few months," he said.
From Reuters ● Aug. 10, 2023
Companies with operations outside the United States also face headwinds from a stronger dollar in the wake of steep interest rate hikes and geopolitical turbulences.
From Reuters ● Nov. 4, 2022
In most of these turbulences, the presence of superior force was decisive.
From Time Magazine Archive
His whole exuberant career is a pæan to life, for itself and its great chances, and because "it giveth the leave to vent and boyle away the unquietnesses and turbulences that follow our passions."
From The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened by Anne MacDonell
