upheaval
noun
strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society.
upheavals
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pluralof upheaval.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Prince Harry, who later stepped back from royal duties to move to California with Meghan, spoke about his emotional upheavals as part of a paid-for online masterclass on dealing with grief.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
She sees a nation that has endured wars, depressions and cultural upheavals, and she wonders what inner resources we must cultivate to endure what comes next.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
With a series of major upheavals in the past month alone, Roberts has signaled that he is shifting to a two-minute offense.
From Slate ● May 13, 2026
The shock is hitting just as the country was cautiously emerging from the depths of one of its cyclical economic upheavals.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
In fact, Lord Asriel had done nothing of the sort, but Jordan College was rich, and the Master had money of his own, even after the recent upheavals.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
