ˈrə-kəs
1
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
By the time Yohel Pozo hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning, the Lumberjacks had other fans — and even the mascot Fredbird — joining in on the ruckus.
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Warren Mayes, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
By the time Yohel Pozo hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning, the Lumberjacks had other fans — and even the mascot Fredbird — joining in on the ruckus.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
By some estimates, nearly 150 peacocks are roaming free, causing a ruckus and showing aggressive behavior against humans, cars and urban gardens.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Others revolted against mask-wearing and caused a ruckus in the air.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
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Warren Mayes, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
By the time Yohel Pozo hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning, the Lumberjacks had other fans — and even the mascot Fredbird — joining in on the ruckus.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
By some estimates, nearly 150 peacocks are roaming free, causing a ruckus and showing aggressive behavior against humans, cars and urban gardens.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Others revolted against mask-wearing and caused a ruckus in the air.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruckus
Noun
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May 26 Juniper O’Reilly and Mo Elmthorn are best friends, roommates, and farmers who share an idyllic cottage life filled with livestock, tavern visits, and the occasional brawl.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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According to the sheriff's office, six people have been arrested in connection with the brawl.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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By this time, multiple police officers had arrived on the scene, according to a convenience store clerk who witnessed the commotion outside.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Seeing the commotion, Louis and Paul came galloping back.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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Witnesses told the Nantucket Current that the stabbing followed a verbal and physical altercation between the driver of a Myles Reis garbage truck and the driver of a Sayles Seafood delivery truck that had parked in the area.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Cartwright said statements from those involved explained that the victim and her mother were involved in a physical altercation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Golt could not say what the disturbance was about.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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However, in the eastern Pacific basin, a pair of tropical disturbances are being watched for possible development in the next several days far from land.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The cover girl, who is drawn on the box, has created a stir.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Rag and Bone’s Miramar line has caused a stir among celebrities and editors alike since its debut a few years ago.—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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William Saliba — France/Arsenal (same) Saliba does everything on the pitch with a minimum of fuss.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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The flowy silhouette packs down without much fuss.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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Evans worked as an off-the-ball floor spacer with the ability to heat up from outside in a hurry while shooting 38% from behind the arc through two seasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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His hushed, ragged whisper feels suitably weathered, fitting a collection of songs that never are in a hurry.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
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Years of turmoil presaged the takeover.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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In turn, bonds often become less attractive in response to economic turmoil.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ruckus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruckus. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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