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
Shohei Ohtani waving his team back to the dugout after a seemingly retaliatory pitch from Robert Suarez likely staved off another brouhaha.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The brouhaha over questions regarding what really happened in the Jeffrey Epstein case has a fascinating historical reference.
—Tracy Ullman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
In fact, despite the brouhaha over the issue, there are in fact, few transgender women playing in major sports leagues.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 3 July 2025
The opening 10 seconds of the United States’ 3-1 win over Canada at Montreal’s Bell Centre featured not one ... not two ... but three fights between USA and Canada skaters — and naturally, two Florida Panthers stars were involved in the brouhaha.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The brouhaha over questions regarding what really happened in the Jeffrey Epstein case has a fascinating historical reference.
—Tracy Ullman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
In fact, despite the brouhaha over the issue, there are in fact, few transgender women playing in major sports leagues.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 3 July 2025
The opening 10 seconds of the United States’ 3-1 win over Canada at Montreal’s Bell Centre featured not one ... not two ... but three fights between USA and Canada skaters — and naturally, two Florida Panthers stars were involved in the brouhaha.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brouhaha
Noun
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There’s a huge commotion around us.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The K-pop contingent caused a commotion, with Blackpink’s Lisa snapping pics with Stray Kids’ Felix.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along with each political plot twist in the paddock, technological advancements cause quite a stir.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This week, Kenvue, the consumer health spin-off from Johnson & Johnson, found itself at the epicenter of a market tempest this week.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The tempest over the logo began last week, when the company announced plans for a simplified design featuring only the company’s name.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The cult of Costco Even in a world where supermarkets can stir a frenzy, Costco fans border on the obsessive.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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This shortage was exacerbated during the pandemic home-buying frenzy, when historically low mortgage rates triggered a surge in demand all across the country which brought prices up.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Cooked amaranth can also be added to soups, stews, or salads to boost their magnesium content.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The final dish is relatively brothy, but still hearty enough to feel like a stew.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Brouhaha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brouhaha. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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