as in disturbance
a state of noisy, confused activity
the commotion created when the nation's top rock band arrived in town
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Recent Examples of commotion
Ubisoft’s assassins lurk in the shadows and try to kill without commotion while ninjas in popular culture have the same MO.
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Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Protests erupted during the hearing, starting with a woman in military camo whose words were inaudible amid the commotion.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
There are also a multitude of domestic pets that are lost in the commotion and need rescue while their owners can be found.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
At the same time, shoppers entered and exited stores, holding bags filled with groceries, ignoring the commotion outside.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
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Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Protests erupted during the hearing, starting with a woman in military camo whose words were inaudible amid the commotion.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
There are also a multitude of domestic pets that are lost in the commotion and need rescue while their owners can be found.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
At the same time, shoppers entered and exited stores, holding bags filled with groceries, ignoring the commotion outside.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
Noun
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Throughout the day, police officers had to also address other disturbances, such as fights among the crowd, people climbing vehicles and medical emergencies.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Another disturbance in the atmosphere will move through the area Tuesday, which could produce another round of measurable snow, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
12 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: This isn't the first time the use of AI at graduation has caused a stir on campus.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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This caused a stir since Portnoy endorsed Donald Trump, and Swift was an outspoken supporter of opposing candidate Kamala Harris.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Here's what the locals think 04:30 9 minute read Published 6:00 AM EST, Sun February 9, 2025 Nuuk, Greenland CNN — The comings and goings at Greenland’s new international airport in its capital Nuuk look a bit different of late, as journalists like me come here to see what all the fuss is about.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Dying follows three terminally ill individuals and their families in the last months of their lives, presenting these people with a minimum of fuss and sentiment.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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Her testimony provided fresh insight into her views on presidential power and the Education Department's role in overseeing K-12 schools and colleges, and her take on the ongoing turmoil at the agency she is expected to manage.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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What is Temporary Protected Status? TPS is a federal program that gives temporary deportation protections and work permits to people in the U.S. from countries in turmoil.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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In high school sports, things can change in a hurry.—
Todd Abeln,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Thursday night, a tie game after the first period turned one-sided in a hurry, as the Seattle Kraken scored four goals in less than six minutes and cruised to a 6-2 win at Climate Pledge Arena.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pickleball noise has become a national scourge, The New York Times reported in June.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Feb. 2025
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This neighbor seems to keep complaining about noise but the noise is all around us!—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The familiar clatter of the mahjong tiles being slammed against the table is drowned out by the sounds played by the DJ traveling through the warehouse.—
Claire Turrell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Restaurants are noisier than ever, with each clatter and shout threatening our health (not to mention our sanity).—
Jessica Iredale,
airmail.news,
6 Dec. 2024
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Many parts of Tennessee and Kentucky are projected to receive 4-8 inches of rain from the storm.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 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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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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