RUCKUS Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

ruckus

noun

ˈrə-kəs

Definition of ruckus

as in brawl

a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people the ruckus left one person with a sprained wrist

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as in commotion

a state of noisy, confused activity quit creating such a ruckus—I'm trying to sleep!

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Recent Examples of ruckus Nearly all of those kids causing a ruckus on our first floor this past winter were students at my school. — Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026 By the time Yohel Pozo hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning, the Lumberjacks had other fans — and even the mascot Fredbird — joining in on the ruckus. — Warren Mayes, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026 By the time Yohel Pozo hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning, the Lumberjacks had other fans — and even the mascot Fredbird — joining in on the ruckus. — ABC News, 16 May 2026 By some estimates, nearly 150 peacocks are roaming free, causing a ruckus and showing aggressive behavior against humans, cars and urban gardens. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ruckus

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Noun

That brawl with the Rockies — figuratively and almost literally — finished with the Dodgers becoming the first team to win 60 games this season.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Eaton and Contreras were both issued suspensions stemming from last week’s benches-clearing brawl involving the Washington Nationals.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of brawl

Noun

Another trip to Uptown on May 20-21, 1977, causing police to shut Lawrence Avenue down in both directions due to such commotion outside the Aragon Ballroom entrance.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Hassan was livid on the touchline and was seen making a cross gesture with his arms during all the commotion, a symbol introduced by FIFA for managers to alert the referees of a racist incident.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of commotion

Noun

The altercation involving Sandoval, Robinson and her father happened in the early morning hours after the couple returned home from a night out at a bar, according to both accounts.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Angelo and the woman’s fiancé got into a brief altercation that resulted in an exchange of gunfire.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of altercation

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With breaking the sound barrier comes a sonic boom, a massive noise disturbance that led the FAA to ban supersonic flight over land in the first place.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 July 2026
These persons came to our city with the intent on causing harm, injury, and destruction, bringing harassment, disturbances, and mayhem.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of disturbance

Noun

Among them was a Washington, DC, think tank, which recently caused a stir with a report proposing to cap annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
The red card, a penalty action that serves as one of soccer's most recognizable symbols, has caused quite a stir at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of stir

Noun

Challenges to the studies include cooperation of participants as the outbreak is occurring in an area of armed conflict and political turmoil which could hinder recruitment.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it’s seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026

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