as in commotion
informal + usually disapproving
great excitement or concern about something
A brouhaha erupted over her statements about the president.
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Recent Examples of brouhaha
As left-leaning policy analyst Matt Bruenig wrote on the recent brouhaha over insurers and doctors after the killing of Brian Thompson, at least some of the excess pricing of US medical services can be attributed to the administrative costs that providers incur while dealing with private insurers.
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Dylan Scott, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The brouhaha ahead of Maduro’s inauguration added to the litany of allegations of electoral fraud and brutal repression imposed to silence dissent.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The brouhaha came after a high-scoring first quarter in which the Hurricanes allowed 21 points to Iowa State.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
The tackle sparked a brief brouhaha and ended with Al-Shaair and Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones being ejected from the game.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Dylan Scott, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The brouhaha ahead of Maduro’s inauguration added to the litany of allegations of electoral fraud and brutal repression imposed to silence dissent.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The brouhaha came after a high-scoring first quarter in which the Hurricanes allowed 21 points to Iowa State.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
The tackle sparked a brief brouhaha and ended with Al-Shaair and Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones being ejected from the game.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brouhaha
Noun
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In the security footage, which amassed over 1.2 million views, one cat ran up the stairs frightened after hearing a commotion coming in the closet under the stairs.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Individual pregame warmups wrap up and a certain member of the Charlotte Hornets exits the court heading toward the tunnel, causing a commotion among throngs of onlookers hoping for a keepsake signature or snapshot.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2025
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Believe us, Ashlee Simpson’s lip-sync disaster caused quite a stir at the time.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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The second report, released in December by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, caused a stir in the research and temperance communities.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Hilaria touches on the media tempest surrounding her accent, reiterating that she was raised bilingual.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Prior to the Rust shooting, the tempest that most plagued the Baldwins was the lingering public confusion over Hilaria’s ethnicity.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Out March 11 on Hulu, Last Take recounts the fatal shooting of Hutchins with exclusive insights into the inner tragedy that occurred before the event transformed into a media frenzy.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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And though the wait isn’t over just yet, Rihanna — whose last studio album was 2016’s Anti, and who recently sent fans into a frenzy after she was spotted hitting the recording studio — assured listeners that her album will be anything but subpar.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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These make great bases for sauces, soups, and stews.—
Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2025
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With its bold flavors and Mediterranean influences, dishes like brik (a savory pastry), couscous and harissa-infused stews offer an authentic taste of the region.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Uruguay emerges as a hot lensing hub and a port in the storm in the busy Latin American TV and film market.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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In fact, tremendous stellar wind currents from several stars can collide to cause a perfect cosmic storm, resulting in complete celestial chaos!—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Brouhaha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brouhaha. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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