as in commotion
informal + usually disapproving
great excitement or concern about something
A brouhaha erupted over her statements about the president.
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Recent Examples of brouhaha
Three days ago Harding also responded to the brouhaha, posting her own video on Instagram in an attempt to bring some clarity following Roan’s statement.
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Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Getting death threats was not character-building, not some little online brouhaha, but psychologically disturbing in a way that spilled over into her offline life.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
Troy threatened in the top of the ninth, scoring its only run on a Darnell single to right field, but the game ended moments later on the double play and ensuing brouhaha at second base.
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Mitch Light,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Six other South Alabama players were ejected for leaving the bench during the brouhaha.
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Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Getting death threats was not character-building, not some little online brouhaha, but psychologically disturbing in a way that spilled over into her offline life.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
Troy threatened in the top of the ninth, scoring its only run on a Darnell single to right field, but the game ended moments later on the double play and ensuing brouhaha at second base.
—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Six other South Alabama players were ejected for leaving the bench during the brouhaha.
—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brouhaha
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Then about a week later, the son responded to a commotion outside their home and found Spencer hitting his mother in the head with a brick, according to officials.
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Seeing the commotion, Louis and Paul came galloping back.
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The cover girl, who is drawn on the box, has created a stir.
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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.
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SpaceX, privately held, was insulated from that PR tempest.
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One version of the nation’s history anchors itself in the efforts to navigate those tempests, to better the imperfect tools bequeathed to us by imperfect men.
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The cult of Costco Even in a world where supermarkets can stir a frenzy, Costco fans border on the obsessive.
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Meanwhile, Kelce’s father has added fuel to the wedding frenzy.
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In the eeriness of quietude and gossamer sound, Atkinson invites us to stew, and then break free.
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Freezing is best when using your onions for cooked dishes like soups, stews, sautés, or stir-fries, as the texture will soften after thawing.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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The camp did not timely evacuate in advance of the July 3-4, 2025, storm, despite ample opportunity to do so.
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“Brouhaha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brouhaha. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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