furores

noun

Definition of furoresnext
plural of furore
as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity the store's going-out-of-business sale caused such a furore that security guards had to be called in to restore order

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  1. disturbances
  2. noises
  3. fun
Noun
  • According to The Sun, the RT-G’s AI capabilities include facial recognition to identify known criminals and detect disturbances.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • Owners can do a number of things to relieve this type of anxiety in dogs, such as leaving a long-lasting chew toy with them when leaving and keeping the radio on to muffle outside noises.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Most of the noises came from places crews couldn't reach, deep inside the ship and where holes cut to allow the sailors out also would let more seawater to rush in.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of noises
Noun
  • Intense and floral with tons of fun and unique flavors that would absolutely pop with the bitterness of vermouth or the sweetness of citrus, just waiting to be turned into a dry Martini.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of fun
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