as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
there was such a to-do when the mice got loose from the science room that I thought the principal was going to close the school
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Noun
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Thelma stopped reading at the sound of a commotion: loud thuds and shoes slapping on the floor.—
Joshua Sharpe
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025 -
In an episode full of all kinds of commotion, the most consequential plotline is Miranda’s son Brady getting a two-time hookup pregnant.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
4 Aug. 2025
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The 25-year-old played a team-high 1,078 offensive snaps, allowing just three sacks, along with 35 pressures and 32 hurries, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Strange New Worlds… but that changed in a hurry this week.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
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After the match, Medvedev defended his stance, arguing that the photographer’s disturbance was not long enough to warrant another first serve.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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While atmospheric conditions there are becoming unfavorable for this disturbance to develop, the National Hurricane Center is currently forecasting a 30% chance of development over the next seven days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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Bringing back Huntley over him would cause a massive stir within the Cleveland fan base.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Selena Gomez's fiancé caused a stir online after indulging in fresh produce to the tune of $200 per box.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The recycled-nylon fabric feels silky and soft, and there’s no stiff elastic band to wrestle with—the underwear slides right on, no fuss.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
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An excellent lawn alternative for dry shade, Pennsylvania or oak sedge provides the look and feel of grass without the fuss.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At its core, a cheat sheet is less about telling you where to dive and more about reducing mental clutter.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Also tidy up the space to remove any countertop clutter that could be making your home look unorganized.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Under Cornell, Target also successfully navigated the turmoil of the pandemic, with revenue rising from $78 billion in 2019 and peaking at $109.1 billion in 2022 before slipping ever since.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Despite the tariff turmoil, bans on delivery of aircraft were lifted by the US administration in June of this year with a 90 day suspension.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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This isn’t a report by the fun police: Twelfth Night is bursting with life and humor and should by no means be a moody slog, but Ali’s production is too intent on jollying us along.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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There is nothing more fun than a Sunday afternoon in fall with a cold drink, good snack and your favorite NFL team on TV.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“To-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/to-do. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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