as in disturbance
a state of noisy, confused activity
the commotion created when the nation's top rock band arrived in town
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Recent Examples of commotion
Alerted by residents of the commotion, Bass arrived at the scene and urged the forces to leave.
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Jim Newton, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
The show began without a hitch, but about 20 to 25 minutes later, there were whispers of confusion, then a panicked commotion.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Kernodle put up a fight, and the commotion got the attention of surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
There were two other roommates in the home at the time of the killings that both survived and reported seeing the suspect and hearing commotion that night.
—Gabe Whisnant
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Jim Newton, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
The show began without a hitch, but about 20 to 25 minutes later, there were whispers of confusion, then a panicked commotion.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Kernodle put up a fight, and the commotion got the attention of surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
There were two other roommates in the home at the time of the killings that both survived and reported seeing the suspect and hearing commotion that night.
—Gabe Whisnant
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
Noun
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After the match, Medvedev defended his stance, arguing that the photographer’s disturbance was not long enough to warrant another first serve.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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While atmospheric conditions there are becoming unfavorable for this disturbance to develop, the National Hurricane Center is currently forecasting a 30% chance of development over the next seven days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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Selena Gomez's fiancé caused a stir online after indulging in fresh produce to the tune of $200 per box.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Bringing back Huntley over him would cause a massive stir within the Cleveland fan base.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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An excellent lawn alternative for dry shade, Pennsylvania or oak sedge provides the look and feel of grass without the fuss.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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The recycled-nylon fabric feels silky and soft, and there’s no stiff elastic band to wrestle with—the underwear slides right on, no fuss.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
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Under Cornell, Target also successfully navigated the turmoil of the pandemic, with revenue rising from $78 billion in 2019 and peaking at $109.1 billion in 2022 before slipping ever since.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Despite the tariff turmoil, bans on delivery of aircraft were lifted by the US administration in June of this year with a 90 day suspension.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The 25-year-old played a team-high 1,078 offensive snaps, allowing just three sacks, along with 35 pressures and 32 hurries, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Strange New Worlds… but that changed in a hurry this week.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
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Armed with new veterans and buoyed with talented youth, the Royals have the ammunition to make some noise.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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Chicago is knocking on the door in the NFC, and bringing in Thibodeaux would definitely elevate its chances of making some serious noise.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Las Vegas in August feels like another planet—blazing heat, flashing lights, and the constant clatter of slot machines.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
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For now, Sean Combs remains in limbo — awaiting sentencing, stripped of luxury, legacy bruised, his Fourth of July marked not by explosions in the sky but by fluorescent lights and the clatter of plastic trays.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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That year, the Cubs held a five-game divisional lead on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, only to watch Milwaukee storm back to force and win a Game 163 at Wrigley Field.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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