1
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
imagine all the hubbub at the zoo when the lion escaped
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2
as in noise
a violent shouting
the people who had been in line for tickets made a huge hubbub when they were told that the concert was all sold out
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Recent Examples of hubbub
Five Yankees used the bat, but the hubbub has since faded into obscurity.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Much of it follows the hubbub around, and the minute emotional dramas of, Dunst’s wedding.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the backstage energy at the spring 2026 shows brought a liveliness that went beyond the usual hubbub of getting ready while polishing off Pura Vida takeaway in the wee hours before showtime.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The Messina Hof name is a big deal in Texas, and despite the popularity of their tasting room and satellite vineyard in the Texas Hill Country, the soil near Bryan is at the crux of where the hubbub surrounding Texas grapes got started.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Much of it follows the hubbub around, and the minute emotional dramas of, Dunst’s wedding.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the backstage energy at the spring 2026 shows brought a liveliness that went beyond the usual hubbub of getting ready while polishing off Pura Vida takeaway in the wee hours before showtime.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The Messina Hof name is a big deal in Texas, and despite the popularity of their tasting room and satellite vineyard in the Texas Hill Country, the soil near Bryan is at the crux of where the hubbub surrounding Texas grapes got started.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubbub
Noun
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On the other side, there was just as much commotion, but these conversations were almost hysterical — and far uglier.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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The commotion was a touching proposal from a couple in the crowd.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Off set, the noise is deafening for Sweeney, who became a household name over the past two years thanks to a red-hot acting career as well as an American Eagle jeans ad that launched a thousand hot takes.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Their noise cancellation is exceptional and the sound quality is top-notch for a pair of wireless earbuds.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the piece de resistance is a small button on the face of the guitar that, when pressed, activates a chip on a soundboard that elicits the distinctive roar of Godzilla.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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With seven seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and the Thunder leading 113-111, the Cameroonian forward stepped back over Oklahoma City center Chet Holmgren to sink a high-arching, 22-foot jumper that sparked a roar from the Indiana crowd.—
Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 hr ago,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Serve it for a holiday feast or any dinner that deserves to feel a little fancy without the fuss.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Oversized, statement-making tops that don’t need a lot of fuss, leather jackets, and some autumnal classics, like button-up shirts and turtleneck dresses, have become my go-tos.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The long recess has drawn howls of protest from Democratic leaders, who have returned to Washington to demand negotiations that might lead to a bipartisan spending bill that could reopen the government.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Combine the two in a non-reactive container and stir.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Her Cornish Rex cat, Rabbit, is sprawled out on the floor, unconcerned by the two birds (Chicken and Charlie) chirping from an adjacent office or a colleague’s gray-haired cat next door, who seems to be causing a stir.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bessent sought to project confidence in the wake of the turmoil, announcing not only the $20 billion bailout but also plans to raise another $20 billion from private investors.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The token’s price spiked and then rapidly crashed, prompting criminal complaints, market, turmoil, and a court investigation into whether his promotion aided a scheme run by the token’s organizers.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Hubbub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubbub. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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