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
Our take on summer wedding guest dressing spans every sort of attire; without further ado, here are eight ideas to use as a jumping off point for your own midsummer ensemble.
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Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 May 2026
There’s much ado about belts, a cerulean soliloquy, and a throwaway line about an eyelash curler that, frankly, should have landed better.
—Faran Krentcil, Allure, 4 May 2026
So without further ado, let’s get going!
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 May 2026
All that talk of matchup manipulation by the Nuggets was much ado about nothing.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 May 2026
There’s much ado about belts, a cerulean soliloquy, and a throwaway line about an eyelash curler that, frankly, should have landed better.
—Faran Krentcil, Allure, 4 May 2026
So without further ado, let’s get going!
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 May 2026
All that talk of matchup manipulation by the Nuggets was much ado about nothing.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ado
Noun
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By this time, multiple police officers had arrived on the scene, according to a convenience store clerk who witnessed the commotion outside.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Seeing the commotion, Louis and Paul came galloping back.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Noun
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William Saliba — France/Arsenal (same) Saliba does everything on the pitch with a minimum of fuss.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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The flowy silhouette packs down without much fuss.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Evans worked as an off-the-ball floor spacer with the ability to heat up from outside in a hurry while shooting 38% from behind the arc through two seasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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His hushed, ragged whisper feels suitably weathered, fitting a collection of songs that never are in a hurry.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The cover girl, who is drawn on the box, has created a stir.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Rag and Bone’s Miramar line has caused a stir among celebrities and editors alike since its debut a few years ago.—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Golt could not say what the disturbance was about.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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However, in the eastern Pacific basin, a pair of tropical disturbances are being watched for possible development in the next several days far from land.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Years of turmoil presaged the takeover.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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In turn, bonds often become less attractive in response to economic turmoil.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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“Ado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ado. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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