as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity
the kids made such a rumpus that they woke up everyone else in the house
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumpuses
Noun
-
Cornell would arrive at the scene of these disturbances in a suit and tie, carrying a bag containing notepads, tape recorders, cameras and, on occasion, other, homemade instruments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025 -
The works, which were still under video surveillance, sat unopened all weekend, with no unusual disturbances recorded.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
Dozens of adolescents stood at attention in neat rows.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
-
Marketed among the top luxury vehicle brands in the United States, Lincoln is positioned closely against the Cadillac Escalade and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer with 3 rows of seating.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Her daughter’s doctor (Bronstein) is openly antagonistic and makes noises about a change in care, whatever that means.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Advertisement The Labour government has made the right kinds of noises.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
It’s not been a particularly active fall so far, but the return of severe thunderstorms is a reminder this season, and occasionally winter, can have a similar clash of the weather ingredients that generate spring’s powerful storms.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Friday will begin sunny and warm for the Kansas City area before a chance of showers and storms in the evening, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
But what the Mets really specialized in was stealing, robbing banks, selling drugs, planting evidence, doing Mob hits and selling civil-service exams, among other rackets.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
-
The Company’s rackets included gambling, human trafficking, marijuana trafficking and labor corruption.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
As storms slow down, there is potential for more hurricanes to be like Harvey.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
There are several other ongoing furors about the president’s propensity to use his power in unusually personal ways.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
5 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Rumpuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumpuses. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share