ˈrə-kəs
1
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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2
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
After Saturday's heated exchanges, fan ruckus and relentless noise at Bethpage Black, the Ryder Cup moves into its final showdown on Sunday with one last chance for Team USA to flip the script.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
There are concerns the cache could drop during the Trumps’ visit, causing quite a ruckus during what is supposed to be a glitzy and glamorous occasion.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Some of the birds stood still and silent on their nests, but most were in motion, hopping around on branches at the top of their silver maples, raising a general ruckus.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Through the nineteen-seventies, as Reich and Philip Glass were causing a ruckus in the classical-music establishment, Riley became a liminal figure.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
There are concerns the cache could drop during the Trumps’ visit, causing quite a ruckus during what is supposed to be a glitzy and glamorous occasion.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Some of the birds stood still and silent on their nests, but most were in motion, hopping around on branches at the top of their silver maples, raising a general ruckus.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Through the nineteen-seventies, as Reich and Philip Glass were causing a ruckus in the classical-music establishment, Riley became a liminal figure.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruckus
Noun
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The match ended in a double count-out, but The Vision maintained the upper hand in the ensuing brawl.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The videos of the brawl that went viral concerned Culbertson.—
Scott Wartman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But these aren’t the only cups causing a commotion.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Actual Vancouverites barely stood by to watch the commotion.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2017, Charles, who played for the New York Knicks from 1988 to 1998, was asked to leave the arena after an altercation with a security guard.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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After the teens exited the vehicle, a physical altercation ensued.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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,
7 Nov. 2025
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This could result in noise disturbances late into the night.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wendy’s replied, causing a stir online.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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The comedian, who caused a stir in September by announcing her departure from SNL just one month before the show's 51st season, now jokes that leaving felt a lot like getting divorced.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Headphone Deals For those deeply entrenched in the Apple ecosystem who want headphones that just work without all the fuss, the Beats Solo 4 make sense, even more so with a $70 discount.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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And yet he’s still getting used to all the fuss.—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Now, Stefanski is tasked with finding a way to turn things around in a hurry with arguably the weakest quarterback room in all of football.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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There’s little expectation that the justices will be in a hurry to issue a ruling, so any impacts are likely to be months away.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There could be some relationship turmoil popping up for you now and in the weeks ahead, Gemini.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amid the turmoil, former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes Burrow is wasting his prime years in Cincinnati.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Ruckus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruckus. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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