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also hoo-hah
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the media hoo-ha that inevitably occurs when a politician makes a gaffe, no matter how inconsequential
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Recent Examples of hoo-ha
But underneath that hoo-ha hysteria is their real question, the anxious quandary that seems to drive their anger and fear as society changes around them.
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoo-ha
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In a viral TikTok video, a woman can be seen sitting on the sofa, and there seems to be a commotion going on underneath her top.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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More commotion followed, as Sunny Hostin got up from her post to address the situation.EW.com, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Happy Thanksgiving to all! — Steve Daniels, editorial board member This year has been filled with election turmoil and other big news events.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Gottheimer is part of a group of congressional Jewish Democrats who found a rare area of bipartisan agreement in criticizing college administrators amid the campus turmoil prompted by the Israel-Hamas war.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Bryan threw the object back in the crowd and continued his performance without further disturbances.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
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Long-term tolerance of disruptive behavior is more damaging, as nothing demotivates employees more than watching their leaders tolerate constant disturbances.Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Kourtney Kardashian Shares Inside Peek at Life with Son Rocky: ‘Everything Is Romantic’ Earlier in October, Kardashian and Barker, 49, caused a stir when their inflatable skeletons seated on a lawn were snapped straddling one another.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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However, this isn’t the first time Beyoncé’s relationship with country music has caused a stir.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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In September, Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage across the southeastern U.S. and was the deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland since Katrina in 2005.ISABELLA O’MALLEY AND MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The former, a seemingly voiceless antagonist, is the god of storms and the primary villain.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Posey had a talent for cutting through the noise during his career behind the plate, tackling problems head-on, carving a direct path and avoiding the trap of overthinking.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Everyone is dealing with information overload, and the most effective way to cut through the noise is through personal relationships.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Training camp won’t bring hoopla, only football-specific conversation.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
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While there appears to be some hoopla over unwanted sing-a-longs, fans of the musical will be able to attend screenings of the movie held with audience participation in mind.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Hoo-ha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoo-ha. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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