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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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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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3
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
Salome, in the grisly final scene, reasserts a degree of tonal stability, but dissonant uproar resumes when Herod commands her death.
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
California wildlife officials have backed off for now on a recommendation to regulate the hunting and killing of coyotes amid an uproar from ranchers, farmers and politicians from rural areas who say the predators kill livestock and threaten people and pets.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
But the uproar over the Rouson Center shows that the Senate and House relationship may be on more unsteady ground than leaders have let on.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
What To Know Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told CNN's Becky Anderson there was no reason for uproar over the plane.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
California wildlife officials have backed off for now on a recommendation to regulate the hunting and killing of coyotes amid an uproar from ranchers, farmers and politicians from rural areas who say the predators kill livestock and threaten people and pets.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
But the uproar over the Rouson Center shows that the Senate and House relationship may be on more unsteady ground than leaders have let on.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
What To Know Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told CNN's Becky Anderson there was no reason for uproar over the plane.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproar
Noun
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Bass won’t hang around with that kind of commotion going on.—
Ted Janes,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
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Moments after Tommy left the theater to start packing, Ellie and Jesse heard a commotion in the lobby.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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In Game 1 alone, Haliburton hit a game-tying shot at the end of regulation, sending the New York crowd into a stunned frenzy.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The present crypto frenzy is sucking up all of the financial oxygen.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2025
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His resignation, fueled by discontent over his family’s apparent lavish spending and luxurious lifestyle, marks the latest political upheaval in the Asian nation’s longstanding fight against corruption.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Automakers brace for policy upheaval Automakers knew that Trump's election would bring huge changes to EV policy.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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The crowd, which had already grown hostile to Ernst's tone, erupted in roars of disapproval.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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There’s something magical about a waterfall — the roar of rushing water fueled by snowmelt, the cooling mist, and lush vegetation thriving around it.—
Jennifer Broome,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
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Additionally, those with restrictive calorie diets reported higher numbers of depressive symptoms, including low mood, low energy and sleep disturbances.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Even minor environmental disturbances can attract intense scrutiny and provoke strong reactions, making the industry more susceptible to reputational damage than many others.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The public rift between Musk and Trump began in earnest with Musk's rampage against the president's domestic megabill.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
5 June 2025
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As the county’s deadliest mass shooting, the rampage also raised questions about whether Wagstaffe would seek to execute the man believed responsible for it.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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His electoral campaign had centered on the promise of putting an end to the unrest in Donbas, which had been rumbling on for years.—
Anna Batta,
The Conversation,
2 June 2025
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Fuller had been watching the Continent’s social unrest for some time, and writing about it in the Tribune.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Speaking their language with specific quantitative proof points can help B2B marketers rise above the noise and appeal directly to purchase decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Another order instructs the FAA to establish a standard for noise certification and lift a ban on overland supersonic flight.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Uproar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproar. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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