as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
predictably, the royal scandal caused quite a kerfuffle on Fleet Street
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Recent Examples of kerfuffle
There are kerfuffles down at the hardware store, and a moaning moose makes his presence known near the motel where Ulysses is staying.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Katya appeared in the season 5 trailer for a brief moment, seemingly wearing Deborah Vance drag, as Smart and Einbinder’s characters rushed the drag queen and started a kerfuffle.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
This wasn’t Rousseau’s first time creating a language kerfuffle as CEO of Air Canada.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2014, there was a kerfuffle involving Westerly putting his house up for auction due to him owing $8,000 in back taxes, but it was quickly resolved when the taxes were paid.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Katya appeared in the season 5 trailer for a brief moment, seemingly wearing Deborah Vance drag, as Smart and Einbinder’s characters rushed the drag queen and started a kerfuffle.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
This wasn’t Rousseau’s first time creating a language kerfuffle as CEO of Air Canada.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2014, there was a kerfuffle involving Westerly putting his house up for auction due to him owing $8,000 in back taxes, but it was quickly resolved when the taxes were paid.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kerfuffle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kerfuffle
Noun
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Winnetka’s Village Council put an end to the latest commotion over its lakefront by opposing a project that would build chain-link fencing for dogs on Centennial Beach.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Those seated in the gunner or engineer positions will also be treated to additional clips of Grogu via their adjacent flight panels, the young alien here portrayed as something of a playful pet of a child who is exaggeratedly chill during the commotion.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Even at the neighboring sports bar, the Douglas, her food has caused a stir, enticing people between innings to visit Leo Market.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Agnes and Sherman Open for just a little over a year on buzzy 19th street in the Heights, Agnes and Sherman has quickly caused a stir on the Houston food scene.—
Melissa Liebling-goldberg,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Shine was found by patrol officers who responded to a disturbance at a home on Papaya Farms Road in Pāhoa on Monday, according to police.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Officers determined that the dog belonged to the man and woman involved in the original disturbance and arrested the woman on charges of felony domestic violence and felony assault with a deadly weapon.—
Velvet Wu
June 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Reviewers say assembly is also quick and easy—a major plus for those who value style without the fuss.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 June 2026
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Once people knew what the fuss was about, however, the crowds swiftly dried up, and most reviews were mixed.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Throw in Mateta’s desire to leave for Milan, a move which collapsed in the last few days of the winter window, and a sense of turmoil was prevalent.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Instead, the judge found that the state essentially fictionalized a story of chaos and turmoil in the workplace as a result of the post.—
Scott Maxwell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Noun
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And don’t be in too much of a hurry, the first examples will be delivered from 2028.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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The first step was to add some weight to that 6-6 frame, and do so in a hurry.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Kerfuffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerfuffle. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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