as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
a bride-to-be caught up in the usual prenuptial ado
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Recent Examples of ado
With no further ado, ladies and gentlemen, choose your poison.
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Lilian Raji, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This all might seem to be much ado about nothing new: After all, information gathering has always been susceptible to deception, manipulation, and misinformation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2020
In the leadup to the annual Watches & Wonders fair in Geneva in April—the horological world’s largest trade show—much ado is made about which timepieces Patek Philippe will release.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025
In retrospect, Bonneville feels like the controversy was much ado about nothing.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 18 Apr. 2024
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Lilian Raji, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This all might seem to be much ado about nothing new: After all, information gathering has always been susceptible to deception, manipulation, and misinformation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2020
In the leadup to the annual Watches & Wonders fair in Geneva in April—the horological world’s largest trade show—much ado is made about which timepieces Patek Philippe will release.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025
In retrospect, Bonneville feels like the controversy was much ado about nothing.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 18 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ado
Noun
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Despite the commotion their accidental twinning caused online, Roach — who was filmed cooly reacting to seeing Sawai on the carpet — confirms that the vibes are all good not only between the two stars, but also between himself and Sawai's stylist.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Many things emboldened me to create this commotion.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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The deep pockets add both style and practicality—great for a mom to put her card and keys in without the fuss of a purse.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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With plug-and-play simplicity, USB-C connectivity and cross-platform compatibility with Macs, PCs, iOS and Android devices, users can record using the M-Track Duo HD with very little setup or fuss.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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And with good reason; the scenes depicted in the film still pack a punch in 2025, and the like won’t be seen again in a hurry.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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That will change in a hurry if the Tar Heels win, of course.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Cannes, the famous international film festival in the south of France, is underway – and is causing a stir with its new dress code rules.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Sounds simple enough, but additive-free tequila has caused a stir in Mexico and elsewhere.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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There isn’t much built in to withstand those kinds of disturbances or fluctuations.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 May 2025
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How a Sustainable Clothing Entrepreneur Spends Her Sundays That remarkable string of turmoil comes as Mr. Trump has sought to enlist the tax collection agency in exacting political retribution.—
Andrew Duehren,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Brown said those Big Tech companies affirming or even raising guidance saved the entire stock market from the massive turmoil in April.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
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“Ado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ado. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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