turbulence
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Calm markets don’t tend to stay that way for long if turbulence beneath the surface is increasing.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, working with collaborators from the University of Turin in Italy, have discovered that the direction of energy flow in turbulence can actually be altered.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
That didn’t happen during similar episodes of oil price turbulence around 1979 and 1980 because of a combination of slower wage growth, a stronger yen and swift monetary policy action.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
While examining images and videos of 3D magnetic turbulence, he noticed that large-scale magnetic structures resembled the shapes of large-scale flows.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
But what they hadn’t known and discovered with the help of my analysis was that the forces associated with wake turbulence can be so great that they can somersault a plane out of the sky.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
Vocabulary lists containing turbulence
The Great Gatsby
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Flying High: Aviation Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Fears and Phobias," Vocabulary from the article
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
