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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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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
Now, after uproar from prisoners, advocates and civil rights attorneys, the BOP has rescinded that limitation.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Netanyahu tells Trump Israel will eliminate trade deficit and barriers with U.S.
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at the White House amid reciprocal tariffs uproar, and the president addresses a wide range of questions.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Photo: Raul Martinez The protests follow Trump’s ongoing slashing of the federal workforce, as well as his tariff announcement earlier this week, which prompted an uproar and caused the stock market to plummet.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
Florida couple goes all in Politics Republicans moving ahead with Trump’s ‘big’ bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar
The vote sets the stage for back-to-back Senate all-nighters into the weekend.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Netanyahu tells Trump Israel will eliminate trade deficit and barriers with U.S.
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at the White House amid reciprocal tariffs uproar, and the president addresses a wide range of questions.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Photo: Raul Martinez The protests follow Trump’s ongoing slashing of the federal workforce, as well as his tariff announcement earlier this week, which prompted an uproar and caused the stock market to plummet.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
Florida couple goes all in Politics Republicans moving ahead with Trump’s ‘big’ bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar
The vote sets the stage for back-to-back Senate all-nighters into the weekend.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproar
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The man identified by authorities as Mutu is seen grabbing the girl’s arms and forcing them to her sides as neighbors responded to the commotion and confronted him.—
Diego Mendoza and Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actress explains that after all that commotion, her son refused to walk home with shoes on.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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The contrast between the stillness of figures in the tie cockpit and the frenzy of Mon’s movement on the dance floor also emphasizes the emotional toll of the rebellion.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Gold prices just surged past $3,500 an ounce for the first time, with a perfect storm of stock market volatility, Fed policies, Trump’s tariffs, and trade war concerns sending the precious metal into a frenzy.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
22 Apr. 2025
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Fiscal upheaval One bright spot could emerge on the horizon.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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When Golden took the stage, there was a roar of cheers and fireworks exploded over the city.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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While the roar of the engines and smell of burning rubber are very familiar to fans of stock car racing, there’s a distinct allure about NHRA events.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m. at Kennedy High School where officers and staff worked to separate those who were involved, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Use medications that can help with nausea, headaches, or sleep disturbances, such as pain relievers, antinausea drugs, and sleeping aids.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Arsenal Forget the Premier League, Arsenal are on a rampage in Europe.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Future Abby meets her younger self in the hallway of the Fireflies hospital in Salt Lake City, just after Joel's rampage.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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All but one of the 26 people massacred were Indian citizens, prompting a new wave of unrest in a region claimed by both Pakistan and India and that has been the epicenter of often violent territorial struggle between the two countries.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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The president’s tariff policy is another issue, along with a general state of unrest in Washington and rising concern that pressure from a variety of fronts could push the U.S. into recession.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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One appeal of the group’s messaging is its peculiarly British sensibility; the statements tend to cut through the noise.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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Such evidence could support the view that incessant loud noise amounts to torture or cruel treatment towards cetaceans, in turn galvanizing support for a new right to be free from such harm.—
David Gruber,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Uproar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproar. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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