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
The oblique mood title does little more to prepare us for the exact nature of the complications this particular family unit is facing, and they are laid out, starkly and without any further ado, in the opening moments.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
There’s been much ado about Elordi, 28, and Robbie, 35, playing Heathcliff and Catherine, who are seven-ish when the novel begins.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
With no further ado, here are the worst growth bills under consideration this year — with the caveat that last-minute amendments can always make a bad bill even worse.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
With much consideration and without any further ado, here are the results of our dill pickle taste test.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
There’s been much ado about Elordi, 28, and Robbie, 35, playing Heathcliff and Catherine, who are seven-ish when the novel begins.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
With no further ado, here are the worst growth bills under consideration this year — with the caveat that last-minute amendments can always make a bad bill even worse.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
With much consideration and without any further ado, here are the results of our dill pickle taste test.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ado
Noun
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In his opening arguments, Haytham Faraj, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said Valentina and her mother had hidden in a changing room on the second floor amid the commotion of the police response.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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In the commotion, Tepikian said another car hit her SUV at the intersection of West Pennway, West 21st and Summit streets.—
Eleanor Nash
Updated May 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
Noun
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In the 1980s, many people didn't understand what the fuss was about, longtime broadcast journalist Joie Chen recalls.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Since then, thousands have flocked to theaters nationwide to see the award-winning performer and find out what all the fuss is about.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Arteta sprinted off to retrieve the ball like a man possessed, in a hurry.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Topped with special sauce and pickle slices, these will be gone in a hurry.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s caused quite a stir among fans, who barely missed out on another free meal Tuesday in the Royals’ 5-3 win over the Guardians.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Tonight’s Met Gala will bring together celebrities for a glamorous evening of fundraising and fashion, but this year’s billionaire sponsor is causing quite a stir.—
Toni Odejimi,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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But, in historic gold-rush regions, prospectors use it to identify disturbances in the landscape that are suggestive of former mining operations, in the hope of finding overlooked stores.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Talks to purchase the animals began months before the April disturbance, and Simmons said her group wasn’t connected to the protests.—
David Fischer,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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The bloc has been forging new trade relationships, like an expansive trade agreement with the European Union, in the wake of the tariff turmoil that has seen many of America’s closest trade ties unravel.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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On the surface, Middle of Nowhere outlines the turmoil before and after an ex’s disappearing act.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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“Ado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ado. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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