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 Nevada is angling to oust South Carolina as the first state to hold the Democratic primary in the 2028 elections, a move that is causing a ruckus in the caucus. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026 As of Tuesday, no injuries were reported and no charges have been filed against any of the teens involved in the ruckus at Downtown Days, though two were temporarily detained. — Ilana Arougheti june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 Escape the ruckus at a beach club, or lido, such as Pettolecchia Il Lido, a luxury spot between Bari and Brindisi. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for ruckus

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Noun

Doing so after a postgame brawl that made national news could be even tougher.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The brawl began when the players were shaking hands, just after Grayson defeated Carol City 10-9.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of brawl

Noun

Christian and Laura Stone had stopped by to see what was causing the commotion after noticing the emergency light while taking their kids to school.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Deep Ellum business owner Barry McCary noticed the commotion and started recording video.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of commotion

Noun

The airline confirmed the flight from LAX landed at JFK ahead of schedule with no additional impacts, at which time law enforcement responded to reports of the altercation.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
In 2023, Greenlaw was ejected following a sideline altercation with Philadelphia Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro during another incident along the opponent's sideline.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of altercation

Noun

While all of Saturday will be dry, skies will trend partly to mostly cloudy as the cloud shield with Isaias and an upper-level disturbance spread into the region.

— Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Officers arrived after a disturbance between two neighbors escalated to one man shooting another, police said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of disturbance

Noun

Musk's comment against Ambani caused a political stir in India, eliciting a response from India's leader of opposition, Rahul Gandhi, who has consistently alleged that the government is being influenced by powerful businessmen in India.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Mitch Holthus, the voice of the Chiefs, created quite a stir Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of stir

Noun

Save as a collection on MyRecipes Pasta night is always a good idea—especially when dinner comes together with big flavor and minimal fuss.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2026
There’s something classic about a plate of buffalo wings in front of a TV playing football, and this gets you there without any fuss.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of fuss

Noun

Don’t worry, the breakdown starts in a hurry and Cardellini is terrifying, if perhaps not as sympathetic as the series requires long-term.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Jahkeem Stewart played after being listed as a game-time decision on the injury report and recorded a quarterback hurry.

— Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of hurry

Noun

French debt turmoil has thrust Europe's fiscal pressures into sharp focus in recent weeks, but investors' attention is quickly turning to Italy amid contentious new government spending plans.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
The moves sparked a conflict that has plunged the region into unprecedented turmoil and placed Washington’s allies, including Saudi Arabia, in Iran’s crosshairs.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of turmoil

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