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
Multiple fans were also ejected for their behavior in the stands amid the brouhaha.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2026
This latest brouhaha comes after the Kennedy Center previously announced in February that the president himself would serve as the new chairman of the board, which was also met with controversy at the time.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
In all, the brouhaha was a dramatic preview of the high-profile real estate entanglements that would follow.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025
His tenure was marked by the brouhaha over bike lanes, a winning issue in progressive circles, but not as broadly embraced by residents.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2026
This latest brouhaha comes after the Kennedy Center previously announced in February that the president himself would serve as the new chairman of the board, which was also met with controversy at the time.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
In all, the brouhaha was a dramatic preview of the high-profile real estate entanglements that would follow.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025
His tenure was marked by the brouhaha over bike lanes, a winning issue in progressive circles, but not as broadly embraced by residents.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brouhaha
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Despite all the commotion happening online, Jim Carrey’s rep confirmed to TMZ that the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind actor did attend the awards ceremony.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2026
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Last June, Naomi Welikala noticed a line curving around the block of her local American Legion, an unassuming building that rarely invited commotion.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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His comments caused a stir Wednesday from pro-Israel advocates who felt Newsom was turning on their interests.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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This recipe has two components—a crunchy streusel topping, and a simple stir-together batter.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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For now, Buttigieg has chosen to wait out the tempests in Traverse City, the hometown of his husband, Chasten, a former schoolteacher.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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What started as a joyous snowball fight Monday in New York City morphed into a political tempest after residents began pelting police officers with snow and ice.—
Tim Craig,
Washington Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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The move is characteristic frenzy building from Fred, whose show Friday night will be the final performance of his USB002 tour that began last fall.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2026
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But the latest one, The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, already has fans in a frenzy.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2026
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While tagines and stews share a comforting, one-pot appeal, a tagine delivers deeper flavor, a richer sauce, and tender meat alongside vegetables that hold their shape.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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The flour taste is cooked off and transformed into a nutty, savory, robust base for the stew.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Restaurateur Roni Mazumdar and chef/partner Chintan Pandya have taken the city’s dining scene by storm with an array of restaurants that celebrate India’s diverse cuisines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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If China pulls this off, then the tech could allegedly offer a perpetual fountain of clean energy while potentially turning the destructive storms into manageable weather events.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Brouhaha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brouhaha. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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