as in havoc
a state in which everything is out of order
the boy's room is in such chaos that it looks as though a tornado had struck
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Recent Examples of chaos
Amid the chaos of the past 11 days, Mooney’s family and friends have stayed vigilant and sought updates on her condition as frequently as possible.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Going into season three, our characters in both the past and present are eager to claim a sense of normalcy amid the bizarre occult chaos that is their lives.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
The economic chaos unleashed by President Donald Trump has pushed the S&P 500 into a correction.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The series followed a group of over-the-top contestants vying for Flav’s affection through outrageous challenges, dramatic eliminations, and plenty of chaos.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaos
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Scott Bassett Orlando Trump’s policies are a money-grab Donald Trump’s trade war is causing havoc in the markets as prices rise due to insane tariffs on our closest neighbors.—
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Inevitably, leaders ignore the subtle signals of havoc and become overwhelmed when major disruptions inevitably occur.—
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Those were poor seasons which took in the decline of Marcelo Bielsa, Jesse Marsch’s tenure and the mess that followed with Javi Gracia and Sam Allardyce.—
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In the first four episodes, Newsom seems incapable of interrogating any right-wing position—whether on tariffs, book bans, trans women in sports, wokeness, or the mess at the border.—
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
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This can cause dementia, confusion, and visual and hearing problems.—
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Further confusion, delays or uncertainty will be consuming your path now, Sagittarius.—
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Good intentions pave the road to hell, and all that jazz.—
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Season 2 has built on these relatable themes, introducing race as a key factor within the creepy, hollow corporate hell that is Lumon.—
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There are over 100,000 people with the disorder in the U.S. and the condition causes a range of symptoms including blood clots and strokes and a resultant reduction in lifespan of 20 years on average.—
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Aphasia is a condition that affects language and communication abilities, while FTD is a disorder that impacts behavior and cognitive functions.—
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“Chaos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaos. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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