as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
for all of the hoopla, very little news emerged from the governor's press conference this afternoon
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Recent Examples of hoopla
Even with all that hoopla, newcomers are usually stunned to know that most locals don't head to the track on Kentucky Derby Day.
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Glenn said just a day earlier that the hoopla on social media was unwarranted as many feared that the latest Jets’ signal caller could miss significant time like his predecessor, Aaron Rodgers, did in his first season in New York.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
Kidd sounded impressed with the way Flagg was handling the hoopla.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 6 July 2025
And in all the hoopla, an answer may have been provided for one of the Panthers’ most-pressing offseason questions.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Glenn said just a day earlier that the hoopla on social media was unwarranted as many feared that the latest Jets’ signal caller could miss significant time like his predecessor, Aaron Rodgers, did in his first season in New York.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
Kidd sounded impressed with the way Flagg was handling the hoopla.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 6 July 2025
And in all the hoopla, an answer may have been provided for one of the Panthers’ most-pressing offseason questions.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoopla
Noun
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But add to the equation local merchants and eateries and the vibes abounded, which is not to say the cause got lost in the commotion.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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All the commotion around them was stifling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Featuring four polished wooden blocks in warm tones topped with knotted jute rope bows, the set adds an autumnal charm with minimal fuss.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra gives you a rugged, do-anything vibe without fuss.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Florida’s Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, created a stir this week suggesting the state eliminate all school vaccine requirements.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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When season 1 premiered, Noah and Joanne’s first kiss caused quite the stir.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jung and Pauli’s hyper-intellectualization of everyday phenomena leaves out a fundamental component of the synchronicity—a deep emotional disturbance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The disturbance has no chance of forming over the next 48 hours and a low 30% chance of forming over the next seven days, the hurricane center said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thailand has been in political turmoil since, ever since deadly border clashes with Cambodian forces.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Stock futures gained momentum on Sunday evening as investors brace for fresh inflation data and political turmoil overseas that could ripple through the bond market.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Defensive end starter Charlie Collins and backup Phillip Lee led the front-line defensive group with two tackles each, though Lee had a team-high three quarterback hurries.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, Beaman played in three games and made two tackles and forced one QB hurry.—
Matthew Ho,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Hoopla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoopla. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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