variants
or shindies
as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity
the prime minister created a brief shindy with his unexpected appearance
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Noun
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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.—
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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
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As storms slow down, there is potential for more hurricanes to be like Harvey.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 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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To better understand how these storms can wreak so much havoc, our research team created simulations to show how storms interact with Earth’s natural magnetic shield and trigger the dangerous geomagnetic activity that can shut down electric grids.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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The storms brought by atmospheric rivers are known for their heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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“Shindys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shindys. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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