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
And that didn’t include the multiple (if mild) scuffles in between this ruckus.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
The son of former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio was one of dozens arrested for causing a ruckus at a hotel in the city earlier this week.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Josh asks for silence, then later explains — in an exasperated tone — that the ruckus was distracting him.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
The kids ranged in age from four to twelve; the military tent was soon being referred to as the Thunderdome, so constant was the ruckus.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
The son of former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio was one of dozens arrested for causing a ruckus at a hotel in the city earlier this week.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Josh asks for silence, then later explains — in an exasperated tone — that the ruckus was distracting him.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
The kids ranged in age from four to twelve; the military tent was soon being referred to as the Thunderdome, so constant was the ruckus.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruckus
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Other brewhouse brawls happen at Magnanimous Brewing in Tampa (Havoc And Haze) and Walking Tree Brewery in Vero Beach (Rooted In Chaos), often drawing 300 to 500 visitors, CCW co-owner Dan Ackerman says.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Angels’ Jorge Soler and Braves’ Reynaldo Lopez get a seven-game suspension for their brawl.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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This decision to stop progress on Be Fri came in late 2023, months after Toy Story prequel movie Lightyear was a box office misfire in light of right-wing pundits causing commotion over its same-gender kiss.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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The high-gloss finish of each nail also deserves some commotion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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An alleged altercation in April 2024 involving Ye and a man — identified in court documents as John Doe — is at the core of the complaint.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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In February, police were also called during an altercation involving Moore and Nesta before a mayoral debate.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Two police officers were injured over the weekend while arresting a man in a domestic disturbance in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday, a Miami Herald inquiry showed that officers were called to the home six times from August 2023 to April 2026 for a disturbance, grand theft, animal bite and investigation codes, with the last call being when her body was found, according to Coral Springs police records.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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This book and movie also have one of my favorite Clancy Facts, which is that Tom revealed a top secret, silent navigation technology that caused a minor stir in the world of military-industrial-complex boat guys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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Coffee-Kahlúa Cream Sauce In a medium saucepan stir together sugar and cornstarch.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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One is beautiful and famous the world over; the other is even more beautiful yet content not to have to put up with all the fuss and attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the first phase of curbside construction isn’t expected to cause much fuss for drivers.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
18 Mar. 2026
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But that could get much worse in a hurry if prices rise sharply.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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However, these champions are not in a hurry to achieve this remarkable feat.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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Twelve destinies searching for peace and belonging, while the house remains a haven through decades of turmoil.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Others aren’t so sure, pointing to the long hiatus, the off-screen turmoil and a television landscape that no longer moves in lockstep.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Ruckus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruckus. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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