as in disturbance
a state of noisy, confused activity
the commotion created when the nation's top rock band arrived in town
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Recent Examples of commotion
Despite the initial commotion, Julie’s case went cold.
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Annalise Peterson, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
During the commotion, Gamel Kheir, the mosque’s secretary, pleaded for calm.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The vocals twitch as a backflipping commotion takes over the streets.
—Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
In fact, the 2018 Bill expired in 2023 and has been renewed three times since without much commotion.
—Anthony Pahnke, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Annalise Peterson, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
During the commotion, Gamel Kheir, the mosque’s secretary, pleaded for calm.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The vocals twitch as a backflipping commotion takes over the streets.
—Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
In fact, the 2018 Bill expired in 2023 and has been renewed three times since without much commotion.
—Anthony Pahnke, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
Noun
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Additionally, 57 percent of acreage uses no-till or conservation tillage, minimizing soil disturbance to reduce erosion, improve water infiltration and lower fuel use.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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An active weather pattern returns by the end of the week due to a southerly wind, an increase in moisture, and a few different disturbances.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Simply gather all the ingredients, pile everything into your slow cooker, stir, and set.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The public-private project has caused a stir in Charlestown.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One is beautiful and famous the world over; the other is even more beautiful yet content not to have to put up with all the fuss and attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the first phase of curbside construction isn’t expected to cause much fuss for drivers.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Twelve destinies searching for peace and belonging, while the house remains a haven through decades of turmoil.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Others aren’t so sure, pointing to the long hiatus, the off-screen turmoil and a television landscape that no longer moves in lockstep.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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But that could get much worse in a hurry if prices rise sharply.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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However, these champions are not in a hurry to achieve this remarkable feat.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Clarity lands where chatter once created noise.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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His photographs of New York redirect our attention by taking the noise out of the city.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Footwork clatter and thudding 808s exude yearning emotion on the young producer-songwriter’s patchworked new track.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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Inside, classical music met the soft clatter of plates and a steady stream of servers wove in and out of the 13 dining rooms.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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As for where the strongest storms will be, Hinton said forecast models point to closer to the coastline.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The series highlights systemic inequities and the government’s failures, revealing how the storm exacerbated existing social injustices while providing a platform for local voices to reclaim their story and share resilience, grief, and wisdom for future generations.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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