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as in huffs
a state of nervous or irritated concern
always in a pother over the state of her garden
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2
as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity
the pother of city traffic that commuters face every day
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pothers
Noun
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Kp is an index used to indicate the severity of the global magnetic disturbances in near-Earth space, NOAA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
First described in 1972 by UCLA researchers, the effect explains why geomagnetic disturbances often intensify around the equinoxes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some were already reporting such symptoms as weakness, fatigue, fever, sweats and an unpleasant rash — classic signs of the resurgence of the virus.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Farktop Trench Coat is a true fall staple that instantly pulls an outfit together and makes even sweats look polished.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As Kirk frets about commanding a hybrid Farragut–Enterprise (but mostly Enterprise) crew, Spock, Uhura, Scotty, and Chapel arrive with an assessment of the situation.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Amiron 200 has two microphones for clear voice pickup and call quality, consistently filtering out distracting ambient noises using ENC.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To make sure drivers don’t miss critical cues, important noises can also be piped directly into the cabin via the headrest.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, the average Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, sees 14 named storms, including seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes—categories 3, 4, and 5.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Friday’s widespread storms that served up floods and gridlock to afternoon commuters from the Keys to Coral Gables should begin to taper off as people head back out for a night on the town.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both rows provide generous space for adults, and cargo space ranges from 26 cubic feet to 60 with the seats folded flat.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Table with 2 columns and 7 rows.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If metallic bronze isn’t your aesthetic, the pumpkins come in a whopping 24 colors, including autumnal neutrals like classic orange and white, as well as fun bubblegum pink and aqua blue shades.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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With music, dancing, and a touch of retro flair, this is an evening designed for pure fun and maybe a little luck at the tables.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Pothers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pothers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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