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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the house is always in a jubilant uproar during the holidays
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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
the ref's controversial call sent the crowd into an uproar
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as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the uproar following the corrupt election nearly toppled the government
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as in roar
a violent shouting
an uproar arose from the crowd when it was announced that the concert was cancelled and refunds might not be available
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Recent Examples of uproar
Trump’s insistence that Congress drop the matter has failed to quell the uproar among lawmakers seeking full transparency in the case.
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 28 July 2025
From Los Angeles to Massachusetts: arrested, detained and deported
The coastal community of Torrance is in uproar over Garcia Lara's deportation.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 27 July 2025
Social media uproar helped to save the project, which Ketchup Entertainment acquired for distribution in March.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
The dismissive July memo and Trump’s own subsequent attempts to brush aside inquiries about Epstein in press conferences caused an even bigger uproar on the right, with many MAGA loyalists calling for Bondi’s head and even criticizing the president for reneging on a campaign promise.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 28 July 2025
From Los Angeles to Massachusetts: arrested, detained and deported
The coastal community of Torrance is in uproar over Garcia Lara's deportation.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 27 July 2025
Social media uproar helped to save the project, which Ketchup Entertainment acquired for distribution in March.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
The dismissive July memo and Trump’s own subsequent attempts to brush aside inquiries about Epstein in press conferences caused an even bigger uproar on the right, with many MAGA loyalists calling for Bondi’s head and even criticizing the president for reneging on a campaign promise.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproar
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
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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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Adding to those concerns were remarks from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who drew a parallel between today’s AI frenzy and the 1990s dot-com bubble.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 2025
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House prices skyrocketed across the U.S. following the 2020 pandemic when a homebuying frenzy paired with low mortgage rates to result in a lack of available housing.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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The west London club has won all six WSL titles since Arsenal last won it in 2019 and last year finished a cushy 12 points clear of the north Londoners, even after significant upheaval that included legendary manager Emma Hayes leaving the club.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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The drama about a Turkish college professor facing major upheavals on two home fronts bowed at Sundance and stars Ekin Koc, Erkan Kolçak Kostendil, Hazar Erguclu and Ercan Kesal.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Aug. 2025
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My focus was straight ahead on the asphalt rushing under us, of course, and the engine noise and roar of the wind precluded chit-chat anyway.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Another American to have heard that roar is Jessica Pegula, who last year reached the US Open final before falling in two close sets to Aryna Sabalenka.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
21 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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One of the shooters in the 1999 Columbine School shooting posted the band’s lyrics on his website prior to the rampage.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Wang Wei sets out on a rampage, confronting both the corrupt police and the criminals.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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And what many studies, going back to the civil unrest during the 1960s and '70s, showed that when law enforcement engages in arbitrary or poorly targeted violence, that often creates more violence.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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In the wake of the public unrest stoked by Shagan and his cronies, the country has descended into chaos.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
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My focus was straight ahead on the asphalt rushing under us, of course, and the engine noise and roar of the wind precluded chit-chat anyway.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The offense finding its best self feels essential if this team is going to make any noise in October.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Uproar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproar. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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