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
His statue is often overlooked in the hubbub of fans coming and going to Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, 76ers and Flyers games.
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David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
In busy cafes, the Air Pro 4+ do a solid job of cancelling out the hubbub.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Paramount also reiterated its pledge to invest in and protect the exclusive theatrical window for films, which was a big source of hubbub when Netflix was poised to buy WBD.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
With all the State of the Union hubbub mostly behind us, here's what to keep an eye on in the wide world of politics today.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
In busy cafes, the Air Pro 4+ do a solid job of cancelling out the hubbub.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Paramount also reiterated its pledge to invest in and protect the exclusive theatrical window for films, which was a big source of hubbub when Netflix was poised to buy WBD.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
With all the State of the Union hubbub mostly behind us, here's what to keep an eye on in the wide world of politics today.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubbub
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This decision to stop progress on Be Fri came in late 2023, months after Toy Story prequel movie Lightyear was a box office misfire in light of right-wing pundits causing commotion over its same-gender kiss.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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The high-gloss finish of each nail also deserves some commotion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management warned residents that demolition may produce loud noises and advised them to close their windows.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park fought the noise of campus hoopla to present Duke Ellington's sacred music at Knowles Chapel.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Two police officers were injured over the weekend while arresting a man in a domestic disturbance in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday, a Miami Herald inquiry showed that officers were called to the home six times from August 2023 to April 2026 for a disturbance, grand theft, animal bite and investigation codes, with the last call being when her body was found, according to Coral Springs police records.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The loudest roar of the day coming when the punter dotted a shot into the 1-yard line.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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For the first time in this series, the Rogers Centre crowd rose to a roar.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Even some women don’t see what all the fuss is about.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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That is when businesses need employees with the training and experience to resolve potentially problematic interactions with as little fuss and drama as possible.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ohtani let out a howl and grimaced before going to first base.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandings—even police visits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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This book and movie also have one of my favorite Clancy Facts, which is that Tom revealed a top secret, silent navigation technology that caused a minor stir in the world of military-industrial-complex boat guys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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Coffee-Kahlúa Cream Sauce In a medium saucepan stir together sugar and cornstarch.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Amid social turmoil, three intertwining tales of disillusioned misfits collide under the machinations of an all-seeing institution.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Human League got most of its turmoil over with right at the start, when two of the founding members of the Sheffield group left to form Heaven 17.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Hubbub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubbub. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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