as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
for all of the hoopla, very little news emerged from the governor's press conference this afternoon
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Recent Examples of hoopla
Meanwhile, a recent USA TODAY report revealed that Black Chicagoans, living in the shadows of the convention’s hype and hoopla, are leaning away from Harris (and sometimes toward Trump).
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Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2024
The Jaguars’ season has been equally as bad without the hoopla and media attention surrounding them.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Most of us seem to have forgotten about all that hoopla.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Stokes intercepted backup quarterback Sean Clifford twice and broke up another deep ball from Clifford down the right sideline for wide receiver Christian Watson, teasing that maybe there’s substance behind all the hoopla off the field.
—Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
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Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2024
The Jaguars’ season has been equally as bad without the hoopla and media attention surrounding them.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Most of us seem to have forgotten about all that hoopla.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Stokes intercepted backup quarterback Sean Clifford twice and broke up another deep ball from Clifford down the right sideline for wide receiver Christian Watson, teasing that maybe there’s substance behind all the hoopla off the field.
—Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoopla
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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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But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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The disturbance in the Polar Vortex aloft will establish extreme cold conditions.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Public intoxication: At 3:01 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Cinnabar Winery on Big Basin Way.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Adding to the turmoil, Trudeau announced earlier this week his intention to step down as prime minister, further complicating Canada's position in the face of U.S. pressure.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Shin Yul, a Myongji University professor who has followed the political turmoil, said police had lots of experience with the tactical operations that were likely being considered.Jack Kim and Ju-min Park, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 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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“Hoopla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoopla. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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