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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
That sale has caused an uproar in China and Hong Kong alike, with Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly furious over the deal’s occurrence.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
The discipline sparked an immediate uproar from student protesters, who in turn stormed both an administrative building and the Barnard library in a week.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Amid the uproar, a spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Denver gave a statement to the press.
—S. C. Cornell, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
The county closed the site, formerly known as Latta Plantation, to the public in 2021 after uproar over organizers promoting a racist Juneteenth event.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
The discipline sparked an immediate uproar from student protesters, who in turn stormed both an administrative building and the Barnard library in a week.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Amid the uproar, a spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Denver gave a statement to the press.
—S. C. Cornell, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
The county closed the site, formerly known as Latta Plantation, to the public in 2021 after uproar over organizers promoting a racist Juneteenth event.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproar
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Spears' teen pregnancy immediately caused commotion among her family and her team.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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On a match day, the keenest supporters would gravitate to the main entrance halfway along, just after the dressing room windows where Ian Wright occasionally peered out and caused a commotion.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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For years, the Fed was the North Star for markets—every rate tweak or hint of tightening sent Wall Street into a frenzy.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Labrador quickly threw himself into a frenzy of excitement after realizing that the carpet beneath him had been updated.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Michael Jordan wears No. 45 in return to the Bulls For LaVine, the last few weeks of upheaval have offered perspective.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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During his decades-long career in finance, Carney steered governments through major global crises and periods of upheaval.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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The roars crescendoed in the bottom of the first as Tatis led off with a single, Tatis and Machado each stole a base and Merrill, after falling behind 0-2 against Sale, one-handed a two-run single into center field.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The nervous dread subsided, for once, and the roars returned as the Sox triumphed.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Minor disturbances, such as noise, movement or a slightly full bladder, can now easily interrupt sleep.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, March 24, Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call about a disturbance at a home on Barkers Crossing Avenue in Houston.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, however, Reacher’s cover is blown by Beck and Quinn/McCabe goes on the rampage.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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CarMax vehicle rampage left one paralyzed, records say.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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The levels are based off several factors, including crime levels, threats of terrorism, civil unrest, health concerns and the possibility of a natural disaster, according to the State Department.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition to long-standing restrictions, the State Department issued a travel advisory in August warning citizens not to travel to Iran due to political unrest in the region.—
Amin Khodadadi,
NBC News,
16 Mar. 2025
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After all, that’s arguably the primary purpose of a social network: not the news, not the blather, not the noise.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Faster hard drives will tend to make more noise than slower ones.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Uproar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproar. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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