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
Full political violence insurance can cover property damage and business interruption tied to terrorism, sabotage, riots, strikes, civil commotion, insurrection, rebellion, mutiny, coup and war.
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Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Parents and friends in the stands tried waiting out the commotion.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 19 May 2026
But, more than just a fun commotion on a Tuesday night, Rex's daring getaway shows just how challenging owning a sulcata tortoise can be, even though the pet trade is so widespread that sulcata ownership featured as a punchline in a Saturday Night Live sketch.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 18 May 2026
The alluring slice of heaven offers an idyllic escape from the commotion of the big city, trading the sounds of traffic for crashing waves.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
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Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Parents and friends in the stands tried waiting out the commotion.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 19 May 2026
But, more than just a fun commotion on a Tuesday night, Rex's daring getaway shows just how challenging owning a sulcata tortoise can be, even though the pet trade is so widespread that sulcata ownership featured as a punchline in a Saturday Night Live sketch.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 18 May 2026
The alluring slice of heaven offers an idyllic escape from the commotion of the big city, trading the sounds of traffic for crashing waves.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
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Shine was found by patrol officers who responded to a disturbance at a home on Papaya Farms Road in Pāhoa on Monday, according to police.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Officers determined that the dog belonged to the man and woman involved in the original disturbance and arrested the woman on charges of felony domestic violence and felony assault with a deadly weapon.—
Velvet Wu
June 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Even at the neighboring sports bar, the Douglas, her food has caused a stir, enticing people between innings to visit Leo Market.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Agnes and Sherman Open for just a little over a year on buzzy 19th street in the Heights, Agnes and Sherman has quickly caused a stir on the Houston food scene.—
Melissa Liebling-goldberg,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Reviewers say assembly is also quick and easy—a major plus for those who value style without the fuss.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 June 2026
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Once people knew what the fuss was about, however, the crowds swiftly dried up, and most reviews were mixed.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Throw in Mateta’s desire to leave for Milan, a move which collapsed in the last few days of the winter window, and a sense of turmoil was prevalent.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Instead, the judge found that the state essentially fictionalized a story of chaos and turmoil in the workplace as a result of the post.—
Scott Maxwell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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And don’t be in too much of a hurry, the first examples will be delivered from 2028.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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The first step was to add some weight to that 6-6 frame, and do so in a hurry.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The noise, which sounded like a tree falling to the ground or a large round of thunder, became the talk of the day on a rainy, cold Saturday in late May.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Several hours later, troopers, including some on horseback, deployed heavy riot control tactics, including noise bombs, tear gas grenades, pepper spray and riot shields in an attempt to disperse the mob.—
Preston Mizell,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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People look up at it, then go back to their meals and conversations, as if momentarily distracted by the clitter-clatter of an errant fork.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Saws buzz, trucks beep, and hammers clatter.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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December to March is technically rainy season but storms typically happen once per day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Variety spoke with Hollywood producers, filmmakers, distributors and YouTube executives about this sea change and the young rebels taking Hollywood by storm.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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