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
The high-gloss finish of each nail also deserves some commotion.
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Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma spoke with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley on Tuesday and apologized once again for the commotion caused by Friday’s heated confrontation between the two coaches at the end of the Final Four game won by the Gamecocks.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The reason for all the commotion lies with those vines, which connoisseurs say add an unparalleled depth and complexity to the wine.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
According to law enforcement, the commotion was actually a window being smashed near the rear patio of the $3-million residence.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma spoke with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley on Tuesday and apologized once again for the commotion caused by Friday’s heated confrontation between the two coaches at the end of the Final Four game won by the Gamecocks.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The reason for all the commotion lies with those vines, which connoisseurs say add an unparalleled depth and complexity to the wine.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
According to law enforcement, the commotion was actually a window being smashed near the rear patio of the $3-million residence.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
Noun
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The arrest came days after he was arrested in the nearby city of Concord after allegedly causing a disturbance at a prep school, the Concord Police Department (CPD) confirmed to PEOPLE at the time.—
Jeff Nelson,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The incident stemmed from a domestic disturbance.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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In Episode 2, Cassie dresses like a baby and sucks on a pacifier, which caused quite a stir online.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bakelite handles stay comfortable and cool on the stovetop for better control with every stir and saute, while the wobble-free construction provides extra strength and helps distribute heat evenly for consistent cooking.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Although there are fancier and allegedly more pet-friendly air fresheners out there, this one is affordable, effective, and fuss-free.—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Nineteen even-strength saves, five power-play saves, no muss, no fuss.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the persona turmoil behind this transformational figure has in many ways remained hidden from view.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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But the stock market is brushing off the turmoil.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Edmonton’s Kris Knoblauch, McDavid’s former junior coach, has accumulated playoff seasoning in a hurry himself.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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If the ping-pong balls bounce its way, the chance to draft AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson or Cameron Boozer would change the temperature of the rebuild in a hurry.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management warned residents that demolition may produce loud noises and advised them to close their windows.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park fought the noise of campus hoopla to present Duke Ellington's sacred music at Knowles Chapel.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Experts refer that moment to conveying a picture, a moment often accentuated by the rhythmical clatter of two pieces of wood, which are like claves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Just the check, the soft clatter of plates and that lingering smell of basil and coconut that follows you out the door.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The two teams were scheduled to play in a rematch Tuesday in Oak Lawn but the game was postponed by a late afternoon storm that rendered the baseball field unplayable.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gattelli, who also choreographed the TV series, does much of his best work here through dance, a hypervigorous storm of limbs that manages to be funny while conveying story and character.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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