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
With much consideration and without any further ado, here are the results of our dill pickle taste test.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
So, without any further ado, here's our analog-bike Top 10 for 2025!
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
Apart from the loss of a notable research institution, most of these end-of-year headlines are much ado about nothing.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Without further ado, our favorite Quince home essentials.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
So, without any further ado, here's our analog-bike Top 10 for 2025!
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
Apart from the loss of a notable research institution, most of these end-of-year headlines are much ado about nothing.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Without further ado, our favorite Quince home essentials.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ado
Noun
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No shove, no commotion, no clue.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Multiple people were escorted out of the room amid the commotion.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When the intruder enters the nest, there's no aggression or fuss.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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Besides receiving the attention from the ever-dwindling number of farmers in our country, the Farm Bill cycle usually comes and goes every five years without anyone raising much of a fuss.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kellner grounds into another double play, bringing up the seventh in a hurry.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Boozer had the presence of mind, though, to get his own rebound off the block and pass the ball back out to his brother rather than trying to throw up another shot in a hurry.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take a look at some of the stellar hand mixers that created a stir.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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No kitchen is complete without a skillet, and this well-sized model is perfect for searing, stir-frying, sauteing and more.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At Usangu Expedition Camp in Tanzania, for example, guides have replaced bright spotlights with thermal cameras so guests can observe critters with minimal disturbance.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Even the current first-line oral treatment, fexinidazole, must be taken for 10 days and comes with severe side effects such as nausea, vomiting and heart-rhythm disturbances.—
Fran Kritz,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The album reflects all the turmoil and subsequent tranquility that Blake found within the music.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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At that time, Iran was in turmoil several weeks after the death in police custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who had been detained for allegedly violating a strict Islamic dress code.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Ado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ado. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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