ructions

noun

Definition of ructionsnext
plural of ruction
1
as in brawls
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people the ruction ended with everyone involved getting arrested

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2
as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity the ruction outside the door prompted me to investigate what was going on

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  1. disturbances
  2. altercations
  3. fracas
  4. noises
Noun
  • Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • The peaceful gathering quickly escalated into violent clashes as protesters and officers engaged in running altercations through the city's streets.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Since then, reports of shopper brawls in parking lots and physical altercations in store aisles have only increased.
    Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of altercations
Noun
  • Germain Ifedi get a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness as part of a post-sack fracas.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Watching the fracas from afar, Gizelle Bryant’s gears are finally starting to turn.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of fracas
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
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