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Recent Examples of commotion These 17 chic travel tote bags will cause a commotion for looky-loos everywhere. Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Unruly tourists have caused traffic jams and public commotions, offended local sensibilities, trashed the environment, and desecrated sacred sites. Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Mar. 2025 Chateau Elan’s allure may come from its stunning grounds and impressive wine roster, but there’s a creative commotion happening in the kitchens. Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 An employee at a Mercedes-Benz overflow lot, who did not want to be named, heard the rapid gunfire and raced to the commotion to see what was going on. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for commotion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
Noun
  • On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.
    Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
  • There isn’t much built in to withstand those kinds of disturbances or fluctuations.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Cannes, the famous international film festival in the south of France, is underway – and is causing a stir with its new dress code rules.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Sounds simple enough, but additive-free tequila has caused a stir in Mexico and elsewhere.
    John Kell, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The deep pockets add both style and practicality—great for a mom to put her card and keys in without the fuss of a purse.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 15 May 2025
  • With plug-and-play simplicity, USB-C connectivity and cross-platform compatibility with Macs, PCs, iOS and Android devices, users can record using the M-Track Duo HD with very little setup or fuss.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • How a Sustainable Clothing Entrepreneur Spends Her Sundays That remarkable string of turmoil comes as Mr. Trump has sought to enlist the tax collection agency in exacting political retribution.
    Andrew Duehren, New York Times, 20 May 2025
  • Brown said those Big Tech companies affirming or even raising guidance saved the entire stock market from the massive turmoil in April.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • And with good reason; the scenes depicted in the film still pack a punch in 2025, and the like won’t be seen again in a hurry.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 May 2025
  • That will change in a hurry if the Tar Heels win, of course.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Kil noted that one of the features of the town hall remodel project will deaden the noise from the passing trains, which at times can drown out speakers during town meetings.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
  • Adverse weather and a steady stream of tariff headlines likely early into the quarter created a bunch of noise that could’ve dampened customer purchases.
    Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • No 9, a physical presence up top who wears his shorts like a 1980s Rugby League player and clatters into opponents with a ferocity to match.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • There were hits with a bamboo clatter stick, which projects a rattling sound.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • An intelligent outbound messaging feature allows proactive communication during events like storms or routine billing cycles.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2025

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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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