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
As a cluster of paparazzi hold their cameras up, waiting to get the shot, onlookers crane their necks to see who is causing all of this commotion.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 1 May 2025
Thinking her grandson was outside, Mette called out as the commotion grew, demanding the quarrel stop and for her grandchild to leave, sources said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
After 'tremendous commotion,' Cassie screamed, 'Isn't anybody seeing this?'
Some of the most compelling testimony has come from former Combs former personal assistant, George Kaplan.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Video footage from that day shows commotion and ICE agents entangled with members of Congress and their staff.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 May 2025
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 1 May 2025
Thinking her grandson was outside, Mette called out as the commotion grew, demanding the quarrel stop and for her grandchild to leave, sources said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
After 'tremendous commotion,' Cassie screamed, 'Isn't anybody seeing this?'
Some of the most compelling testimony has come from former Combs former personal assistant, George Kaplan.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Video footage from that day shows commotion and ICE agents entangled with members of Congress and their staff.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
Noun
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Additionally, those with restrictive calorie diets reported higher numbers of depressive symptoms, including low mood, low energy and sleep disturbances.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Even minor environmental disturbances can attract intense scrutiny and provoke strong reactions, making the industry more susceptible to reputational damage than many others.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Nintendo caused a slight stir after the Switch 2 reveal.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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The night before the team were due to sail back to Southampton, Great-Uncle Charlie received a call from Neil Franklin, England’s centre-half who had just left Stoke City for Colombia along with George Mountford — two stars of English football causing a huge stir by moving to cash-rich Colombia.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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But the city was overrun with his target audience—white progressives, left-leaning university faculty, and impressionable students who could be counted on to kick up a fuss.—
Deborah Baker
June 3,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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And even if House RINOs make a fuss, Senate conservatives would have the president’s bully pulpit as the enforcer to help get the entire party into line.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The turmoil at key U.S. agencies threatens everything from forecast quality to storm recovery.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the federal government agencies responsible for forecasting and disaster relief are in turmoil.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Though Clark may be out, the Fever still have a talented squad that can put up buckets in a hurry.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Pod coffee was an easier way to make a single cup in a hurry.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Speaking their language with specific quantitative proof points can help B2B marketers rise above the noise and appeal directly to purchase decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Another order instructs the FAA to establish a standard for noise certification and lift a ban on overland supersonic flight.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Tucked up in the hills between Cannes and Grasse, a small stucco villa once owned by America’s most beloved culinary icon is bustling with the clatter of copper pans at chef Makenna Held’s Cook Camp.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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No 9, a physical presence up top who wears his shorts like a 1980s Rugby League player and clatters into opponents with a ferocity to match.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Despite the increasing investment, the program struggles to accommodate small farmers and those, including Fulford, hit by back-to-back storms.—
Rose Schnabel,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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