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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On the other side, there was just as much commotion, but these conversations were almost hysterical — and far uglier.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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The commotion was a touching proposal from a couple in the crowd.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Serve it for a holiday feast or any dinner that deserves to feel a little fancy without the fuss.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Oversized, statement-making tops that don’t need a lot of fuss, leather jackets, and some autumnal classics, like button-up shirts and turtleneck dresses, have become my go-tos.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gia Hinman had three hurries and three pass deflections for the Eagles, two of which came on fourth downs.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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He's also logged 25 pressures, 15 hurries, and six QB hits, according to Pro Football Focus.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Combine the two in a non-reactive container and stir.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Her Cornish Rex cat, Rabbit, is sprawled out on the floor, unconcerned by the two birds (Chicken and Charlie) chirping from an adjacent office or a colleague’s gray-haired cat next door, who seems to be causing a stir.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bessent sought to project confidence in the wake of the turmoil, announcing not only the $20 billion bailout but also plans to raise another $20 billion from private investors.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The token’s price spiked and then rapidly crashed, prompting criminal complaints, market, turmoil, and a court investigation into whether his promotion aided a scheme run by the token’s organizers.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Ado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ado. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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