1
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
there was a lot of needless hullabaloo as the new millennium approached
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as in noise
a violent shouting
there was such a hullabaloo in the room that he couldn't hear himself think
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Recent Examples of hullabaloo
Yet many seem to have turned the public perception of contemporary AI into a hullabaloo, maybe even into a farce.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
With all the hullabaloo coming out of the Bronx following the Yankees’ 15 homers through their first three games, aided by the Torpedo bat, perhaps the Rockies should look into bowling-pin bats.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
But there’s been enough hullabaloo in the first few weeks of camp about the change for Varland to reconsider making it in the first place.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Some cynics are bound to exhort that this isn’t worth much of a hullabaloo.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
With all the hullabaloo coming out of the Bronx following the Yankees’ 15 homers through their first three games, aided by the Torpedo bat, perhaps the Rockies should look into bowling-pin bats.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
But there’s been enough hullabaloo in the first few weeks of camp about the change for Varland to reconsider making it in the first place.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Some cynics are bound to exhort that this isn’t worth much of a hullabaloo.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hullabaloo
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
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According to the website linked on the signs, the group of Association residents oppose the high-density development in the rural environment with concerns about traffic congestion and noise and light pollution.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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If your dog is a little nervous about the groomer, this vacuum boasts a low-noise design with only 59 dB, plus three adjustable suction levels to suit your dog’s needs.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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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
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Case managers had a hard time being heard over the roar of traffic, officials said.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Sports fans will love how the AI Sports Mode sharpens every detail of the game while boosting the roar of the crowd for a true arena vibe.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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The National Guard has long been used to help respond to civil disturbances, Banks noted.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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If these issues aren't addressed by a mental health professional, some teens may turn to substances as well as withdraw from peers or family, or develop physical symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, and sleep disturbances, says Waitt.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
25 Aug. 2025
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Michel Iluz, whose son Guy Iluz was killed while captive in Gaza, shouted into the microphone at the Jerusalem protest, the pain in his voice mounting to a howl.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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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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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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“Hullabaloo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hullabaloo. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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