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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the house is always in a jubilant uproar during the holidays
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2
as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
the ref's controversial call sent the crowd into an uproar
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as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the uproar following the corrupt election nearly toppled the government
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as in roar
a violent shouting
an uproar arose from the crowd when it was announced that the concert was cancelled and refunds might not be available
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Recent Examples of uproar
The uproar led to an internal investigation.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The recent deportation of a 6-year-old student sparked uproar in New York City schools over ICE tactics.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Blanche interviewed Maxwell in course-correction following public uproar over an initial decision from the DOJ and FBI to not release any additional information about the Epstein matter.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
For now there has been no uproar.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The recent deportation of a 6-year-old student sparked uproar in New York City schools over ICE tactics.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Blanche interviewed Maxwell in course-correction following public uproar over an initial decision from the DOJ and FBI to not release any additional information about the Epstein matter.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
For now there has been no uproar.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproar
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But add to the equation local merchants and eateries and the vibes abounded, which is not to say the cause got lost in the commotion.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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All the commotion around them was stifling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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Marvel fans went into a frenzy.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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An extension of the Black Hole, Raider Nation gathers at this spot and turns it into a football frenzy on Sundays, or whenever the Raiders suit up.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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He has been put in charge of a fragile minority government prone to challenges, demands and upheaval from parties on both the far left and right — as the ousting of Bayrou and his predecessor, Michel Barnier, less than a year ago, has proven.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Through two of Macron’s presidential terms, where upheaval has been the norm, Lecornu has been an unusually stable presence around the cabinet table.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Nestor Lorenzo’s team lost form and went six games without a victory, but James' goal brought a roar and relief to the entire country.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The dull roar from the construction site cuts out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Jung and Pauli’s hyper-intellectualization of everyday phenomena leaves out a fundamental component of the synchronicity—a deep emotional disturbance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The disturbance has no chance of forming over the next 48 hours and a low 30% chance of forming over the next seven days, the hurricane center said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara condemned the rampage and said the repeat offender endangered the public.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors say Hopson got angry because someone was dancing with his girlfriend at the party, pulled out a knife, and went on a bloody rampage that ended with four victims hospitalized — two of whom died.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The last time a president bypassed a state’s governor in sending the National Guard to quell civil unrest was in Selma, Alabama, in 1965.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Since the summer of unrest over the death of George Floyd, the NFL has allowed teams to have performers sing the song, known as the Black national anthem.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has reported that there is already noise about Pittsburgh pursuing a trade for Hill.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Las Vegas formula of maximalism—24/7 noise, crowds, queues, and constant spend—clashes with a mood that prizes sleep, space, and self-regulation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Uproar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproar. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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