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
All the commotion and brutality complicate an otherwise mundane task: visiting Mom for the weekend.
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
Cops patrolling the area saw the commotion and arrested Alcantara following the incident, sources said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
That can make the decision to seek emergency care more difficult, because patients often don't want to cause a commotion over what turns out to be something as simple as a case of heartburn after dinner.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 July 2025
The bus driver heard the commotion, pulled over and told everyone to get off.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
Cops patrolling the area saw the commotion and arrested Alcantara following the incident, sources said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
That can make the decision to seek emergency care more difficult, because patients often don't want to cause a commotion over what turns out to be something as simple as a case of heartburn after dinner.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 July 2025
The bus driver heard the commotion, pulled over and told everyone to get off.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
Noun
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Prior to Vance's arrival in the rural vacation spot, the Secret Service reportedly brought disturbances to Charlbury, a village with just 3,000 residents.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The hurricane center is also tracking two other disturbances, one in the north-central Atlantic and one just off Louisiana’s coast.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the north east of England, Sunderland are causing a stir.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Blackpink’s Rosé caused a stir in New York City this weekend, stepping out in two minimalist outfits that perfectly capture how to ace ’90s and early ’00s trends in 2025.—
Alexandre Marain,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
Noun
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With the Apple Watch SE, stay connected, track workouts, and get helpful safety features without overspending, all without fuss.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
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Generous panes of glass disappears, allowing the interior to spill outdoors without fuss.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The investigative updates Tuesday came as the CDC held an all-agency meeting where staffers hoped to get more details about last week’s shooting – the latest example of the ongoing turmoil at one of the world’s top health agencies, more than five years after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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So there was a huge amount of political turmoil around continuing with the SALT cap.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Multiply the potential maximum by the number of violations, and things can get big in a hurry.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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During his freshman season, Walker registered 24 tackles, five tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries in 389 snaps in 13 games.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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The lack of an internal-combustion engine means that any EV manufacturer needs to solve for additional NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), so RBW went down the rabbit hole chasing creaks and rattles.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The only thing that cuts through the noise are stories.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Changes in noise cancellation levels are now smoother than before as the system filters out any sudden sonic spikes, stopping the music from being drowned out by the clatter of a passing express train or a police car siren.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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The murmur of Spanish weaves through the clatter of plates and family get-togethers.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Protruding coastal areas, including parts of Long Island, face a higher risk of storm conditions by the middle of next week than much of the northern New England coasts.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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The storms are forecast to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches).—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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