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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the house is always in a jubilant uproar during the holidays
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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
the ref's controversial call sent the crowd into an uproar
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as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the uproar following the corrupt election nearly toppled the government
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as in roar
a violent shouting
an uproar arose from the crowd when it was announced that the concert was cancelled and refunds might not be available
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Recent Examples of uproar
Should Cannes’ regular critics find that the same starts happening at the world’s most famous film festival, expect an uproar.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Edwards’ return would also prevent quite the uproar of fans from other teams starting to wonder whether Edwards was as healthy as SMU originally implied.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The uproar gained enough steam that even comic book great Grant Morrison noticed.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
That move follows a more public launch for a petition drive to at least temporarily do away with new city trash collection fees, which also triggered an uproar from those who have to pay them — single-family homeowners.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Edwards’ return would also prevent quite the uproar of fans from other teams starting to wonder whether Edwards was as healthy as SMU originally implied.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The uproar gained enough steam that even comic book great Grant Morrison noticed.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
That move follows a more public launch for a petition drive to at least temporarily do away with new city trash collection fees, which also triggered an uproar from those who have to pay them — single-family homeowners.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproar
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Despite the initial commotion, Julie’s case went cold.—
Annalise Peterson,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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During the commotion, Gamel Kheir, the mosque’s secretary, pleaded for calm.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Here are six ways fans can join the local World Cup frenzy in the coming weeks, including one exhibit that’s already open.—
Dan Kelly
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The same frenzy has taken hold online.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the wake of Republican defeats in a string of special elections − including a Democratic victory in the Florida state house race to represent the president's home district − the record-setting protests were one more omen of upheaval ahead in November's midterm elections.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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That gave Schiaparelli’s clothing a sense of relevance in pre-World War II Europe’s cultural upheaval and aesthetically traditionalist Paris — a methodology that Roseberry has picked up.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Two of the biggest roars of the game came at halftime, incidentally.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Inside Son Doong, a subterranean river continues to carve the cave, producing a constant roar that echoes through its chambers.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Garcia said detectives have learned that Serrano was not connected to the initial domestic disturbance call that brought officers to the neighborhood.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Several fungal species are most often carried by dust and other soil disturbances, posing health risks when inhaled.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Officers rushed to the scene in a popular shopping center after receiving an emergency call reporting a rampage by a knife-wielding man.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Three men ages 30, 43 and 69, along with three women ages 30, 49 and 79 suffered minor injuries in the rampage, police said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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When a white suburban jury acquitted the LAPD officers who beat Black motorist Rodney King, protesters spilled into the Slot and set the nearby landmark palm trees on fire — a precursor for the unrest to come.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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So when, in December 2025, thousands of ICE agents descended upon the Twin Cities, initiating two months of unrest and violence, restaurants were not at the forefront of the headlines, but acutely absorbing its impact.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tens of thousands of people are flocking to Bayfront Park for the Ultra Music Festival, an annual electronic music event that has once again brought both excitement and concerns over noise and safety to downtown Miami.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Prior work has explored ultrasound sensing mainly on ground robots, but applying it to aerial robots has been difficult due to propeller noise and weak signals.—
Nitin Sanket,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Uproar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproar. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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