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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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
A great deal of hubbub is being made over the installation of a Paul Bunyan statue in Derry.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
One group that hasn’t gotten much of a hearing above the hubbub is the US electorate.
—Mark Niquette, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
To escape the hubbub, or to snag a little shut-eye, people turn to the parks.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Days away from the opening, there was already the hubbub of conversation of Parisians and even some regulars from New York.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
One group that hasn’t gotten much of a hearing above the hubbub is the US electorate.
—Mark Niquette, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
To escape the hubbub, or to snag a little shut-eye, people turn to the parks.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Days away from the opening, there was already the hubbub of conversation of Parisians and even some regulars from New York.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubbub
Noun
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During the commotion, the agent’s shaky cellphone video shows houses along the street and views of the sky.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the heat of the moment, though, Certa was clearly walking after one of the officials, but Shrewsberry came barreling in as the official turned around to see the commotion.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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Integrated linear actuators provide high power density with low noise, supporting stable, agile, and coordinated whole-body movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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There are two immutable truths that govern the NFL playoffs — unwritten rules that cut through the noise of EPA models and talking-head bluster.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, the California Coastal Commission said the display should be moved from La Jolla Cove, citing potential disturbance of sea lions at Point La Jolla and a failure of organizers to secure necessary permitting in time.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fatigue, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, appetite changes and social withdrawal are also red flags, in addition to thoughts about dying or suicidal ideations.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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An onboard synthesizer manipulates a small set of core sounds to mimic everything from the roar of a jet plane to the flushing of a toilet through a little speaker in the Brick.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Jan. 2026
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The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2026
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Around today’s fuss between the Sun in your sign and Chiron in your domestic zone, be aware that your role could shift, at home or in public.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The year's first full moon is best known as the wolf moon since the howls of wolves were more likely to be heard during winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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There is a howl whipping through the bare trees.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
17 Dec. 2025
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Season 3 also welcomes newcomers Iris Apatow and Costa D'Angelo, who are sure to give the pot a fresh stir.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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While Powell’s mullet certainly caused quite the stir online, Birns believes Storrie’s curly version will top 2026 trends.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Despite the turmoil, there was hope about the future of the country—a sea change that suggested a newness and potential.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Colorado musicians have a habit of supporting nonprofit and justice-minded creative causes, and that extends to our current moment of political turmoil.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Hubbub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubbub. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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