as in disturbance
a state of noisy, confused activity
the commotion created when the nation's top rock band arrived in town
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Recent Examples of commotion
The girl heard the sounds of a commotion coming from a bedroom and could hear her mother yelling and pleading, a detective wrote.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2025
Times photographer Robert Gauthier captured all the commotion behind the scenes of the 2024 Emmys as winners made their way backstage and presenters waited in the wings.
—Times Photography Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The meeting was eventually brought to order by about 10:35 a.m., though some commotion persisted.
—Hayden Mitman, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
While Whoopi Goldberg took her seat at the head of the table without issue amid the festive décor, commotion was heard among the other cohosts as the Oscar-winning actress attempted to moderate the show's first Hot Topic of the day.
—EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2025
Times photographer Robert Gauthier captured all the commotion behind the scenes of the 2024 Emmys as winners made their way backstage and presenters waited in the wings.
—Times Photography Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The meeting was eventually brought to order by about 10:35 a.m., though some commotion persisted.
—Hayden Mitman, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
While Whoopi Goldberg took her seat at the head of the table without issue amid the festive décor, commotion was heard among the other cohosts as the Oscar-winning actress attempted to moderate the show's first Hot Topic of the day.
—EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
Noun
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The disturbance in the Polar Vortex aloft will establish extreme cold conditions.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Public intoxication: At 3:01 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Cinnabar Winery on Big Basin Way.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The erroneous emergency alert caused a stir in all parts of Los Angeles.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Concerns over beachgoers reserving spaces with the use of portable cabanas are causing a stir in Australia.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
7 Jan. 2025
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But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
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The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Adding to the turmoil, Trudeau announced earlier this week his intention to step down as prime minister, further complicating Canada's position in the face of U.S. pressure.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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Shin Yul, a Myongji University professor who has followed the political turmoil, said police had lots of experience with the tactical operations that were likely being considered.—
Jack Kim and Ju-min Park,
The Christian Science Monitor,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Grant gets off the ball in a hurry and finds a healthy balance between playing laterally and downhill.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Keep their necessities together, in a spot where they can be reached in a hurry.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This Dash character is hijacking the satellite waves and the speaker systems, interfering with the noise outside and putting my music on — Nolimit music on for the world to hear.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Red Sox-Vladimir Guerrero Jr. noise is growing louder.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Restaurants are noisier than ever, with each clatter and shout threatening our health (not to mention our sanity).—
Jessica Iredale,
airmail.news,
6 Dec. 2024
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Marcos Santiago heard the clatter of metal chains outside cell 201 next door.—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
18 Dec. 2024
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The airport has stayed open and operational during the storm, according to CLT.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2025
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Millions of people in large parts of the country are currently facing winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).—
Aila Slisco,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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