as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the kids made such a rumpus that they woke up everyone else in the house
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Recent Examples of rumpus
A little boy named Max who got up on the wrong side of the bed meets a troupe of teeth-gnashing monsters — and so the wild rumpus begins.
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Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2023
Everything's wild rumpus springs from the everyday struggles of an L.A. laundromat owner (Michelle Yeoh) and her semi-estranged husband and daughter (Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Hsu, respectively), then starts shooting out sparks from there like a Catherine wheel.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 28 June 2022
But the wild rumpus came to an end around the time Trump helped orchestrate an attack on the U.S. Capitol.
—Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 31 Jan. 2023
Let the wild rumpus start with this no-sew costume of Max, the main character from the beloved children's book, Where the Wild Things Are.
—Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2022
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Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2023
Everything's wild rumpus springs from the everyday struggles of an L.A. laundromat owner (Michelle Yeoh) and her semi-estranged husband and daughter (Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Hsu, respectively), then starts shooting out sparks from there like a Catherine wheel.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 28 June 2022
But the wild rumpus came to an end around the time Trump helped orchestrate an attack on the U.S. Capitol.
—Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 31 Jan. 2023
Let the wild rumpus start with this no-sew costume of Max, the main character from the beloved children's book, Where the Wild Things Are.
—Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumpus
Noun
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Play was delayed for several minutes when a spectator needed medical attention after Alcaraz noticed the commotion in the stands.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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There followed a small commotion of friendliness—apologies, laughter—after which we were led to our seats and sent a free passion-fruit donut.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The data is normalized, de-duplicated and time-aligned in real time, ensuring that every heart-rate spike or sleep disturbance immediately informs the AI risk models.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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There are multiple chances of rain for the rest of the week and into the weekend as weather disturbances move in from the west, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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As with all games, the results caused a stir, and Nic, Elan, Cierra, Chelley, Huda, and Ace were at the heart of the drama.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The season 36 finale caused quite a stir with fans, but this isn't the first time a core family member bit the dust.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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But there was little cause for celebration at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium after Luis Enrique’s men swatted away Lionel Messi and his teammates with minimum fuss.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Salmon is an increasingly popular fish that’s easy to prepare at home with minimal fuss.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Especially given the turmoil with the other edge rushers, eyes are focused on seeing if Murphy looks like the same underachiever from the first two years or a blossoming athletic specimen.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The turmoil points to a clash on competing visions over how to run the economy.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Being an important man Tommy was always in a hurry.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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All three sectors know that as the Trump administration considers further policy, and as the administration’s trade talks with China progress, things could change in a hurry.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Tatjana Maria: Yonex Red Tennis Bag Tatjana Maria carries a standard Yonex racket bag, however, with the red bag complementing the colors of the German flag.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Prosecutors' case was centered around their attempt to portray Combs as the leader of a criminal racket.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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“Rumpus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumpus. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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