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
Much ado has been made about the importance of getting Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s aesthetic right in the forthcoming American Love Story, where Carolyn will be portrayed onscreen by Sarah Pidgeon.
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Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Much ado has been made about a threequel, which is hotly anticipated by fans and the cast alike.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 June 2025
With much consideration and without any further ado, here are the results of our dill pickle taste test.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Meghan launched As Ever on Wednesday After much ado, Duchess Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand finally arrived on Monday after a year of teases from the former royal.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Much ado has been made about a threequel, which is hotly anticipated by fans and the cast alike.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 June 2025
With much consideration and without any further ado, here are the results of our dill pickle taste test.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Meghan launched As Ever on Wednesday After much ado, Duchess Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand finally arrived on Monday after a year of teases from the former royal.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ado
Noun
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There’s a huge commotion around us.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The K-pop contingent caused a commotion, with Blackpink’s Lisa snapping pics with Stray Kids’ Felix.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stop in to see what all the fuss is about.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The ongoing lawsuit isn't the first time the FTC has made a fuss about Amazon's operations recently.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Uiagalelei has 18 pressures and four sacks this season and has been a force all over the field, including an impressive performance (six pressures, five hurries, one sack) at Penn State last week.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The outlook looks bleak if rookies Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips don’t improve in a hurry.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along with each political plot twist in the paddock, technological advancements cause quite a stir.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tuesday afternoon, the hurricane center also flagged another disturbance to watch.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways Time changes can increase stroke risk and cause mood changes and sleep disturbances.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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Regional lenders have been under pressure after last year's banking turmoil, prompting mergers aimed at strengthening balance sheets and expanding into faster-growing markets.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Amid the turmoil the Aces seek their third title after winning in 2022 and ‘23.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Ado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ado. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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