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
At the same time, Mohan is using the hoopla around the Super Bowl to promote the other major part of YouTube’s business — its DIY creators, who have turned video dispatches from their basements into businesses worth seven and eight figures.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Pipping is when a baby bird uses its beak to crack open its shell, and pip watch is the online vigil and hoopla surrounding that activity.
—Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
The hoopla has culminated this month in speculation about an incredible seven-planet alignment appearing in the cosmos.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
The main source of the hoopla is the emergent Chinese startup DeepSeek, which rattled the Club stock late last month with claims of more efficient AI models.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Pipping is when a baby bird uses its beak to crack open its shell, and pip watch is the online vigil and hoopla surrounding that activity.
—Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
The hoopla has culminated this month in speculation about an incredible seven-planet alignment appearing in the cosmos.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
The main source of the hoopla is the emergent Chinese startup DeepSeek, which rattled the Club stock late last month with claims of more efficient AI models.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoopla
Noun
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Despite the commotion their accidental twinning caused online, Roach — who was filmed cooly reacting to seeing Sawai on the carpet — confirms that the vibes are all good not only between the two stars, but also between himself and Sawai's stylist.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Many things emboldened me to create this commotion.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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 change in a hurry if the Tar Heels win, of course.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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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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“Hoopla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoopla. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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