furor

noun

ˈfyu̇r-ˌȯr How to pronounce furor (audio)
Definition of furornext
1
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity the classroom was in a furor when the mice escaped from their cage

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2
as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion euphoric children in a gift-opening furor on Christmas morning

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3
as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something residents were in a furor about the new paper mill being constructed within city limits

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Recent Examples of furor Fortunately, in the furor that followed, the city of Philadelphia filed a lawsuit and a federal judge ordered the exhibit temporarily restored. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 Late-night comics Stephen Colbert and David Letterman both sported tan suits in a hat tip to a one-time White House furor. — Susan Page, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Activewear brand Lululemon is in hot water in China after a promotional event held on the Great Wall appeared to mistakenly feature a Japanese drum – setting off an online furor. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 That James left Northeast Ohio without ending Cleveland’s excruciating championship drought—the city hadn’t won a major pro sports title since 1964—added to the furor. — Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for furor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furor
  1. commotion
  2. frenzy
  3. indignation
  4. stir
  5. rampage
  6. outrage
  7. disturbance
  8. anger
Noun
  • Another trip to Uptown on May 20-21, 1977, causing police to shut Lawrence Avenue down in both directions due to such commotion outside the Aragon Ballroom entrance.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Hassan was livid on the touchline and was seen making a cross gesture with his arms during all the commotion, a symbol introduced by FIFA for managers to alert the referees of a racist incident.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of commotion
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  • The South Korean chipmaker is the latest to ride a frenzy of investor interest in firms perceived as reaping big gains from the AI revolution that has spawned hundreds of billions of dollars in capital spending.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 10 July 2026
  • Years of soaring home prices, especially in the early part of this decade when rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy, have left many would-be home buyers frozen out of the market.
    — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of frenzy
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  • Advertisements extending beyond traditional commercial breaks to include live presenter endorsements and real-time odds promotions have sparked a fresh wave of indignation, with politicians across the political spectrum calling for tighter controls.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • The video went viral, encapsulating the prevalent mood of indignation about official nonaction.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of indignation
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  • Among them was a Washington, DC, think tank, which recently caused a stir with a report proposing to cap annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The red card, a penalty action that serves as one of soccer's most recognizable symbols, has caused quite a stir at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of stir
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  • For example, nine people died in 2024 from elephant rampages at Kerala temple festivals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Brandon Aiyuk continued his online rampage against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, taking shots at the team and his now former agent as the disgruntled wide receiver keeps publicly pleading for his release.
    — Mercury News staff, Mercury News, 28 June 2026
Definition of rampage
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  • And to cause predictable-but-understandable outrage in Belgium and across Europe.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • And when commenters who don’t get the satire (or just don’t like it) express genuine outrage, Fox answers with deadpan indignance.
    — Frank DiGiacomo, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
Definition of outrage
Noun
  • With breaking the sound barrier comes a sonic boom, a massive noise disturbance that led the FAA to ban supersonic flight over land in the first place.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 July 2026
  • These persons came to our city with the intent on causing harm, injury, and destruction, bringing harassment, disturbances, and mayhem.
    — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • But no one was happy, particularly fans of the singer who reacted with anger at the unauthorized use.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
  • But the real anger belongs to the narrator herself, who berates herself for bringing a succession of troubled men into her son’s life.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2026
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