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
Without further ado, our favorite Quince home essentials.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
So, without further ado, here is the definitive list of all the Arizona cities named the best place to live in 2025.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Republicans are hoping Behn's late surge is much ado about nothing, and that their base will reliably turn out now that the president has tuned in.
—Leonardo Feldman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
Much ado has been made about method acting in recent years, also known simply as the Method, and three-time Best Actor Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis would very much like to no longer be in the conversation.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
So, without further ado, here is the definitive list of all the Arizona cities named the best place to live in 2025.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Republicans are hoping Behn's late surge is much ado about nothing, and that their base will reliably turn out now that the president has tuned in.
—Leonardo Feldman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
Much ado has been made about method acting in recent years, also known simply as the Method, and three-time Best Actor Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis would very much like to no longer be in the conversation.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ado
Noun
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During the commotion, the agent’s shaky cellphone video shows houses along the street and views of the sky.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the heat of the moment, though, Certa was clearly walking after one of the officials, but Shrewsberry came barreling in as the official turned around to see the commotion.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While Nicole Kidman appeared to settle her divorce from Keith Urban quickly and without much fuss, a less amicable situation reportedly unfolded behind the scenes, in part due to the painful aftermath of her 2001 divorce from first husband Tom Cruise.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Vongerichten didn’t get his reputation for nothing; try his signature tuna tartare with avocado, radish, and a ginger marinade and you’ll be reminded what the fuss is about.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Hurricanes did apply pressure, recording six quarterback hurries, but wasn’t able to finish those plays.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This one starts with that shelter imploding under the strength of a massive radiation storm that displaces the Garrity clan in a hurry, and leaves them on a lifeboat to Europe in the wretched hope that someone on the continent will offer them a safe place to plant new roots.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The project will receive nearly $70 million in tax-increment financing that created a stir among rival casino properties in Reno and was ultimately approved in a 5-2 vote last May by the city’s redevelopment agency.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The hot egg coffee might look a bit murky, but is very sweet and creamy, with a layer of coffee at the bottom that gives a strong hit at the end despite a good stir.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Investigators said the fire was sparked following a domestic disturbance that led a woman to burn her boyfriend’s clothing in a barbecue pit on an apartment patio, FOX26 Houston reported.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The country’s strong standing in safety could stem from several factors, including societal structure, strict laws, and cultural focus on harmony, which keep street crime and public disturbances very low.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There could be some relationship turmoil popping up for you now and in the weeks ahead, Gemini.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amid the turmoil, former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes Burrow is wasting his prime years in Cincinnati.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Ado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ado. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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