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as in fuss
a state of nervous or irritated concern
always in a pother over the state of her garden
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the pother of city traffic that commuters face every day
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Recent Examples of pother
Back to business after a month of neglecting the words of the week while addressing one pother after another.
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John E. McIntyre, baltimoresun.com, 19 June 2017
John E. McIntyre, baltimoresun.com, 19 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pother
Noun
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This gift is perfect for the mom who wants to look her best without the fuss or time commitment of traditional styling methods.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Slip-on sneakers are a non-negotiable for me on a road trip — no laces, no fuss, just an easy style that works from rest stop to restaurant.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The man identified by authorities as Mutu is seen grabbing the girl’s arms and forcing them to her sides as neighbors responded to the commotion and confronted him.—
Diego Mendoza and Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actress explains that after all that commotion, her son refused to walk home with shoes on.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Noun
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Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m. at Kennedy High School where officers and staff worked to separate those who were involved, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Use medications that can help with nausea, headaches, or sleep disturbances, such as pain relievers, antinausea drugs, and sleeping aids.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Residents rushed out of homes and buildings in panic, the Associated Press reported.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some critics and analysts warn that the president removing the chair of the Federal Reserve, which has traditionally operated with independence from the government, would cause panic in the markets.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This case is still causing a stir in international law, with people discussing expropriation and investor rights—issues that the Russian elite relegated to afterthoughts to protect political concerns.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Trump created a new stir on a related matter at Monday’s meeting.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The mesh back won’t trap heat or sweat (unlike a typical ball cap).—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
23 Apr. 2025
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Makeup patted him down—he’d worked up a coat of sweat during the setup—and powdered him up; the costumer threw his shirt on him.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a hurry, Mr. Trump is now considering firing Mr. Powell.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 Apr. 2025
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But that money ran out in a hurry, state records show, with the majority of it, 67%, going to ranchers whose wolves were killed by the Whaleback pack.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Pother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pother. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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