as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the splore that annually accompanies the Edinburgh Festival
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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 -
The high-gloss finish of each nail also deserves some commotion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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If the ping-pong balls bounce its way, the chance to draft AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson or Cameron Boozer would change the temperature of the rebuild in a hurry.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Yazbek’s shot from outside the 18-yard box deflected off Charlotte’s Tim Ream and past goalie Kristijan Kahlina, putting the pressure on Charlotte to find a rhythm on offense in a hurry.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 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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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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Even some women don’t see what all the fuss is about.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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That is when businesses need employees with the training and experience to resolve potentially problematic interactions with as little fuss and drama as possible.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
14 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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Country Thunder 2026 has landed in Arizona for four days of music and fun at AZ Talio Ranch near Florence.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Smart poked fun at her winning streak in a 2024 acceptance speech.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Splore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splore. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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