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
As Shannon walks out, her date, Phil, is on the other side of the room waiting for the kerfuffle to play out.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Raleigh was at the center of a pitch-tipping kerfuffle that led to benches clearing against the Toronto Blue Jays in April.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 11 July 2025
That bubbled up during last month’s kerfuffle at Kauffman Stadium.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
In the end, the TikTok kerfuffle served as a timely, albeit accidental, reminder.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Raleigh was at the center of a pitch-tipping kerfuffle that led to benches clearing against the Toronto Blue Jays in April.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 11 July 2025
That bubbled up during last month’s kerfuffle at Kauffman Stadium.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
In the end, the TikTok kerfuffle served as a timely, albeit accidental, reminder.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kerfuffle
Noun
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Kernodle put up a fight, and the commotion got the attention of surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There were two other roommates in the home at the time of the killings that both survived and reported seeing the suspect and hearing commotion that night.—
Gabe Whisnant
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Noun
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In the north east of England, Sunderland are causing a stir.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Blackpink’s Rosé caused a stir in New York City this weekend, stepping out in two minimalist outfits that perfectly capture how to ace ’90s and early ’00s trends in 2025.—
Alexandre Marain,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
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Forecasters said the disturbance has the potential to become a tropical depression later this week.—
David Schutz,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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The disturbance complaint was reported on Rye Street where officers responded and, while investigating, found a vehicle with no one inside and its flashers on near Troy Road, according to the South Windsor Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With the Apple Watch SE, stay connected, track workouts, and get helpful safety features without overspending, all without fuss.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
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Generous panes of glass disappears, allowing the interior to spill outdoors without fuss.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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So there was a huge amount of political turmoil around continuing with the SALT cap.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The investigative updates Tuesday came as the CDC held an all-agency meeting where staffers hoped to get more details about last week’s shooting – the latest example of the ongoing turmoil at one of the world’s top health agencies, more than five years after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Multiply the potential maximum by the number of violations, and things can get big in a hurry.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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During his freshman season, Walker registered 24 tackles, five tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries in 389 snaps in 13 games.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Kerfuffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerfuffle. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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