1
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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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
The comments caused an uproar, leading to major sponsors pulling their ads and local affiliates yanking the program.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
But one group may be a bit more hesitant than the other after this uproar.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
The Tel Aviv stock exchange dipped, and a public uproar began.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
The game was played in the midst of uproar on social media as Kimmel’s show was pulled.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
But one group may be a bit more hesitant than the other after this uproar.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
The Tel Aviv stock exchange dipped, and a public uproar began.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
The game was played in the midst of uproar on social media as Kimmel’s show was pulled.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproar
Noun
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There’s a huge commotion around us.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The K-pop contingent caused a commotion, with Blackpink’s Lisa snapping pics with Stray Kids’ Felix.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Wall Street holds near record highs in a government-data blackout , with enough rotational energy toward left-behind groups, refreshed confidence in the AI spending frenzy, certainty of a Fed rate cut this month and speculative aggression in lower-quality longshots to keep the indexes aloft.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Red Sox have room to pay him now that Rafael Devers' contract is off the books, but Bregman could cause a frenzy in free agency.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dimon has led the bank since 2005, guiding it through periods of upheaval to notch record profits in 7 of the last 10 years.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The industry hasn’t seen this much upheaval since 1997, the last comparable seminal moment in fashion.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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From the roar of the crowd to the quiet focus of a camera shutter, former Philadelphia Eagles HOFer Malcolm Jenkins has gracefully transitioned from NFL star to passionate photographer.—
John Armwood III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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His voice was still raw from calling plays over the roar of Lincoln Financial Field.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
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Tuesday afternoon, the hurricane center also flagged another disturbance to watch.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways Time changes can increase stroke risk and cause mood changes and sleep disturbances.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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On July 30, investigators say a 53-year-old man went on a flag-burning rampage in Northside and Clifton.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The press conference comes almost a week after Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, allegedly killed four people and injured eight others during his rampage before being shot dead by the two local officials who responded to the scene.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Local grievances—such as power outages in Madagascar or rising food prices in Kenya—can quickly escalate into nationwide unrest, amplified by viral hashtags, memes and shared digital culture.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In other footage of the unrest, two men were seen engaging in a fistfight outside the ICE facility before they were detained.—
Greg Norman , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The final finished 14-14, but my abiding memory is the intoxicating swirl of noise and colour created by almost 93,000 fans, plus the sense of anticipation that accompanied the pre-match walk up Olympic Way.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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After hearing noises, the couple barrelled up into the living room, naked, with Rhys brandishing a poker from the fireplace.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Uproar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproar. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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