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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
Christmas morning at our house is always marked by pandemonium
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as in hell
capitalized
the place of punishment for the wicked after death
a surrealist painting in which all the torments of Pandemonium are vividly depicted
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Recent Examples of pandemonium
Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Robbie Williams, and Jason Orange navigate pop stardom and boy band pandemonium in the official trailer for Take That.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The pandemonium started before Fallon even had the chance to speak with the actor, with social media posts popping up, showing people waiting overnight for a chance to see him on the show.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Suddenly, the crowd on hand at the Bog erupted in pandemonium as Scituate drew even at 3-all.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Lone Star’s Davian Groce recovered, giving Lone Star a chance, and Zach Forbish then put Lone Star ahead with a 5-yard TD reception, sending the Lone Star sideline into a pandemonium.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Dec. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The pandemonium started before Fallon even had the chance to speak with the actor, with social media posts popping up, showing people waiting overnight for a chance to see him on the show.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Suddenly, the crowd on hand at the Bog erupted in pandemonium as Scituate drew even at 3-all.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Lone Star’s Davian Groce recovered, giving Lone Star a chance, and Zach Forbish then put Lone Star ahead with a 5-yard TD reception, sending the Lone Star sideline into a pandemonium.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemonium
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Several residents and visitors at the scene came out of their units to see what was going on as a result of the commotion in the parking lot.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The incursion feels pointed, but before two Sikh immigrants can be whisked away — men who have lived there a decade or longer — a slight commotion begins.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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The gates of hell are opened — and Maria (Sarah Sherman) is thrown out the window three times!—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Denver author Josiah Hesse was raised by Evangelical parents in churches that believe in the torments of hell, that their poverty is due to their sinfulness and lack of faith.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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Drinking has been found to increase the risk of many cancers, metabolic dysfunction, gut microbiome disturbances and mitochondrial toxins, Hyman said.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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However, these components proved too vulnerable to the extreme conditions, including intense shock waves and aerodynamic disturbances at low altitudes.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a disturbing incident in the northern city of Rasht, regime forces shot unarmed civilians trying to escape an inferno engulfing its bazaar.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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They were fanned into a near-inferno by comments from administration officials blaming him for what had occurred.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
26 Jan. 2026
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Give them a stir to toast in the pork fat, cooking for a minute or two.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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From the earliest glimpses of new color to Valentine’s Day to channeling stir-craziness into spring cleaning, our friends at ALDI have stocked their February Finds to make sure you’re covered for all 28 days—and then some.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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There was a dark underworld to London.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fame and fortune beckon, but soon their newfound celebrity status attracts attention from the criminal underworld.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to the official readouts, Xi and Putin appeared to be projecting a strong united front, with Moscow calling bilateral relations an important stabilizing factor at a time of growing global turmoil.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Gold prices climbed after major central banks added to their reserves and investors rushed to buy the traditional safe-haven asset amid global political turmoil.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Paper towels are a household staple and for good reason—they're convenient, disposable, and perfect for tackling spills in a hurry.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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An adjustable toggle on the back can be tightened to lock in warmth and keep snow from getting in, while the front zipper makes these easy to slip on and off in a hurry.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Pandemonium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemonium. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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