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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
Christmas morning at our house is always marked by pandemonium
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as in hell
capitalized
the place of punishment for the wicked after death
a surrealist painting in which all the torments of Pandemonium are vividly depicted
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Recent Examples of pandemonium
Here is the complete timeline of the pandemonium that unfolded on Red Sox Twitter this Thanksgiving Day.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
But after Chalamet caused pandemonium by crashing his own look-alike contest last month, fans who showed up for Patel couldn’t rule anything out.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
The righty laced a pitch to opposite field that crept over the right field wall to give New York a 3-2 lead, causing pandemonium in the dugout and on the basepaths.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Fortunately, this new era of panic-buying is nowhere near the level of pandemonium seen a few years ago.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
But after Chalamet caused pandemonium by crashing his own look-alike contest last month, fans who showed up for Patel couldn’t rule anything out.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
The righty laced a pitch to opposite field that crept over the right field wall to give New York a 3-2 lead, causing pandemonium in the dugout and on the basepaths.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Fortunately, this new era of panic-buying is nowhere near the level of pandemonium seen a few years ago.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemonium
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Omaha packs one hell of an emotional gut-punch, especially thanks to a wise-beyond-her-years performance by Molly Belle Wright.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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While touchdown connections with rookie sensation Jayden Daniels have helped lift this moribund franchise out of the depths of football hell, McLaurin finds his high by creating deep personal relationships with teammates.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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For homeowners in Illinois and across the country, the Getty’s resilience against the inferno holds important lessons.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many never left and miraculously survived the inferno that stormed through Eaton Canyon and headed toward their suburban streets.—
Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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The erroneous emergency alert caused a stir in all parts of Los Angeles.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Concerns over beachgoers reserving spaces with the use of portable cabanas are causing a stir in Australia.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
7 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement According to a report released over the weekend by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau, Chinese agents have sought to use the Taiwanese underworld to channel funds to those with information to sell.—
Christopher Bodeen,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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This underworld of extremes has given us some of the most impressive creatures ever discovered—some hauntingly beautiful, others delightfully bizarre.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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In the months that followed, Fort Worth ISD was a district in turmoil.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2025
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Catch up quick: Peltier was arrested following the Wounded Knee occupation of 1973 at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation amid violence and political turmoil.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Grant gets off the ball in a hurry and finds a healthy balance between playing laterally and downhill.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Keep their necessities together, in a spot where they can be reached in a hurry.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Pandemonium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemonium. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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