as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity
the kids made such a rumpus that they woke up everyone else in the house
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Noun
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This stereo effect was crucial, allowing interpreters to detect subtle details, from industrial structures to environmental disturbances.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Not all philosophers are willing to count these disturbances of an animal’s serene environment or personal space as an invasion of privacy.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Both rows provide generous space for adults, and cargo space ranges from 26 cubic feet to 60 with the seats folded flat.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Table with 2 columns and 7 rows.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Amiron 200 has two microphones for clear voice pickup and call quality, consistently filtering out distracting ambient noises using ENC.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To make sure drivers don’t miss critical cues, important noises can also be piped directly into the cabin via the headrest.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, the average Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, sees 14 named storms, including seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes—categories 3, 4, and 5.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Friday’s widespread storms that served up floods and gridlock to afternoon commuters from the Keys to Coral Gables should begin to taper off as people head back out for a night on the town.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Purchasing tennis rackets, high-quality athletic sneakers, and renting courts also make tennis pricey as compared to other sports, Brown said.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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But, up close, her manicure was adorned with dimensional tennis skirts, bows, balls, rackets, and ruby tones with green aura.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Scoop up a set in gold, white, or gray glass hurricanes before the price hikes back up for the holidays.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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While these two hurricanes are forming in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center predicted an above-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If metallic bronze isn’t your aesthetic, the pumpkins come in a whopping 24 colors, including autumnal neutrals like classic orange and white, as well as fun bubblegum pink and aqua blue shades.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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With music, dancing, and a touch of retro flair, this is an evening designed for pure fun and maybe a little luck at the tables.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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