ˈrə-kəs
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as in brawl
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
the ruckus left one person with a sprained wrist
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
quit creating such a ruckus—I'm trying to sleep!
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Recent Examples of ruckus
But because of a ruckus at the Paris airport, the airlines refused to fly her and rescheduled her for a Wednesday flight.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
The Adagio clears away the clouds and ruckus of the preceding two movements, setting the stage for the finale, with its choral Ode to Joy, perhaps the greatest symphonic music ever written.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Can’t a girl just wear some lace and work with pop’s biggest producer without causing a ruckus?
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 June 2024
Then came a group of teenage girls running out of a van for selfies, followed by bikers, who stopped to see what all the ruckus was about.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
The Adagio clears away the clouds and ruckus of the preceding two movements, setting the stage for the finale, with its choral Ode to Joy, perhaps the greatest symphonic music ever written.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Can’t a girl just wear some lace and work with pop’s biggest producer without causing a ruckus?
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 June 2024
Then came a group of teenage girls running out of a van for selfies, followed by bikers, who stopped to see what all the ruckus was about.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruckus
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At least four others were injured during the shooting rampage in the western town of Cetinje on Wednesday, which authorities say began after a bar brawl.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Coming out of the brutal men’s bathroom brawl, which left Thanos and four others dead, Team X did a quick recount to determine which side (truly) lost more votes.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Washington used a different kind of commotion to catch the Falcons slipping at the end of the game, as well.Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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The girl heard the sounds of a commotion coming from a bedroom and could hear her mother yelling and pleading, a detective wrote.Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2025
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In addition to engaging in regular border clashes with Israel, the group has supported Bashar al-Assad in his decimation of Syrian rebels and has been accused of assassinating Lebanese political figures who oppose Syrian or Iranian influence in the country.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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This, as increasing pressures on directors to become more engaged clash with related concerns of executives with board micromanagement.Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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On June 4, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called to a domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of South Pershing Avenue, the same home where Kayden was found dead six months later.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2024
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Warming temperatures allow tropical disturbances to draw more power from the oceans.Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Two years ago, Jolie filed a countersuit over a dispute about the sale of her half of the pair’s winery that detailed an altercation in 2016 including Pitt being physically aggressive to both Jolie and their children.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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In 2016, the actress filed for divorce after accusing Pitt of physically abusing her and their children during an altercation on a private jet.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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See his homage to blond Dylan that caused a stir at the premiere of the movie.The Styles Desk, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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In March, right around Easter, there was one old-school recipe that created quite the stir, and has officially been named our most shared of 2024.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Hausen attempts eight a game and can get hot in a hurry if he’s left uncontested on the perimeter.Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
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Everyone’s in a hurry, including Dawson (James Van Der Beek), who can’t wait to be a movie director, and Pacey (Joshua Jackson), who can’t wait to get laid.Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Ruckus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruckus. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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