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 crowd and players erupted in laughter as the dog darted away, tail wagging and completely unfazed by the commotion.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Shannon moans right about the time Jenn walks out to see what the commotion is all about.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
After the commotion, Geri was eventually handcuffed and detained by officers, who searched him and discovered additional incendiary devices, court records said.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
In the commotion, Josie became separated from the group.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Shannon moans right about the time Jenn walks out to see what the commotion is all about.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
After the commotion, Geri was eventually handcuffed and detained by officers, who searched him and discovered additional incendiary devices, court records said.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
In the commotion, Josie became separated from the group.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
Noun
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Kp is an index used to indicate the severity of the global magnetic disturbances in near-Earth space, NOAA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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This could result in noise disturbances late into the night.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wendy’s replied, causing a stir online.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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The comedian, who caused a stir in September by announcing her departure from SNL just one month before the show's 51st season, now jokes that leaving felt a lot like getting divorced.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Headphone Deals For those deeply entrenched in the Apple ecosystem who want headphones that just work without all the fuss, the Beats Solo 4 make sense, even more so with a $70 discount.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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And yet he’s still getting used to all the fuss.—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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There could be some relationship turmoil popping up for you now and in the weeks ahead, Gemini.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amid the turmoil, former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes Burrow is wasting his prime years in Cincinnati.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Now, Stefanski is tasked with finding a way to turn things around in a hurry with arguably the weakest quarterback room in all of football.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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There’s little expectation that the justices will be in a hurry to issue a ruling, so any impacts are likely to be months away.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Should the Tigers end up missing a bowl game, the noise will grow much louder.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Their noise got loudest at night when the city became quiet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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With no wheels touching the rails, the usual clatter and vibration of trains disappear.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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In an era where fingertips skim glass screens and keyboards clatter in relentless rhythm, the act of putting pen to paper feels almost radical.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Rising sea levels and relentless storms are erasing land faster than locals – or officials – can respond.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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