as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
quite a corroboree when Britain's royal couple paid a visit to Sydney
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Recent Examples of corroboree
The research team is still working on understanding what that means for both the corroboree and other frog species.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
Kosch recently sequenced the genome of the southern corroboree — a black and brilliantly yellow frog of which 50 or fewer survive in the wild.
—Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
In Australia, the tiny black-and-yellow Southern corroboree frog was nearly pushed to extinction by the fungus.
—Jonathan Kolby, National Geographic, 7 Apr. 2016
The late Lin Onus's paintings depict water lilies -- the habitat of the southern corroboree frog, of which there are now fewer than 100 in the world.
—Leanne Mirandilla, CNN, 2 July 2017
In Australia, the tiny black-and-yellow Southern corroboree frog was nearly pushed to extinction by the fungus.
—Jonathan Kolby, National Geographic, 7 Apr. 2016
Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
Kosch recently sequenced the genome of the southern corroboree — a black and brilliantly yellow frog of which 50 or fewer survive in the wild.
—Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
In Australia, the tiny black-and-yellow Southern corroboree frog was nearly pushed to extinction by the fungus.
—Jonathan Kolby, National Geographic, 7 Apr. 2016
The late Lin Onus's paintings depict water lilies -- the habitat of the southern corroboree frog, of which there are now fewer than 100 in the world.
—Leanne Mirandilla, CNN, 2 July 2017
In Australia, the tiny black-and-yellow Southern corroboree frog was nearly pushed to extinction by the fungus.
—Jonathan Kolby, National Geographic, 7 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroboree
Noun
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An employee at a Mercedes-Benz overflow lot, who did not want to be named, heard the rapid gunfire and raced to the commotion to see what was going on.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Chateau Elan’s allure may come from its stunning grounds and impressive wine roster, but there’s a creative commotion happening in the kitchens.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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There isn’t much built in to withstand those kinds of disturbances or fluctuations.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Cannes, the famous international film festival in the south of France, is underway – and is causing a stir with its new dress code rules.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Sounds simple enough, but additive-free tequila has caused a stir in Mexico and elsewhere.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The deep pockets add both style and practicality—great for a mom to put her card and keys in without the fuss of a purse.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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With plug-and-play simplicity, USB-C connectivity and cross-platform compatibility with Macs, PCs, iOS and Android devices, users can record using the M-Track Duo HD with very little setup or fuss.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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And with good reason; the scenes depicted in the film still pack a punch in 2025, and the like won’t be seen again in a hurry.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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That will change in a hurry if the Tar Heels win, of course.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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However, Harry recently resigned from Sentebale amid what has been characterized as a financial crisis and internal turmoil.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In a little more than 100 days, the Trump administration has upended the U.S. health care system Americans love to hate, sparking turmoil and confusion.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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That will be a big upgrade just in terms of efficiency, manufacturing, and noise.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Living up to his potential is critical in a season in which the offense is as good as any in the game and the team has a chance to make noise throughout the summer and into the fall.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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No 9, a physical presence up top who wears his shorts like a 1980s Rugby League player and clatters into opponents with a ferocity to match.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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There were hits with a bamboo clatter stick, which projects a rattling sound.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Corroboree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroboree. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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