variants
also hoo-hahs
as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity
the media hoo-ha that inevitably occurs when a politician makes a gaffe, no matter how inconsequential
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Noun
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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Slower rotators, the researchers found, are more easily jolted into a wobble by impacts, while faster ones resist those disturbances, according to the statement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The popular Bandai Namco childlike-horror franchise Little Nightmares is back and with more disturbances in tow.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her daughter’s doctor (Bronstein) is openly antagonistic and makes noises about a change in care, whatever that means.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The Labour government has made the right kinds of noises.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It’s not been a particularly active fall so far, but the return of severe thunderstorms is a reminder this season, and occasionally winter, can have a similar clash of the weather ingredients that generate spring’s powerful storms.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Friday will begin sunny and warm for the Kansas City area before a chance of showers and storms in the evening, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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The former Argentina national team midfielder hopes that the roars of the crowd can carry over to the games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium next summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of children and adults alike.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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