as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
predictably, the royal scandal caused quite a kerfuffle on Fleet Street
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Recent Examples of kerfuffle
Their kerfuffle spilled into the first row of courtside seating before teammates and officials separated them.
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 17 June 2025
That kerfuffle finally died down and Bregman was virtually carrying the offense (.299/.385/.553 with 11 homers and 35 RBI in his first 51 games before sustaining a serious quad injury May 23 that figures to sideline him until at least mid-July.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
How Trump Could Target Tesla Amid the kerfuffle, Trump threatened to cancel all of the federal government’s contracts with Musk’s portfolio of companies.
—Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 28 May 2025
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 17 June 2025
That kerfuffle finally died down and Bregman was virtually carrying the offense (.299/.385/.553 with 11 homers and 35 RBI in his first 51 games before sustaining a serious quad injury May 23 that figures to sideline him until at least mid-July.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
How Trump Could Target Tesla Amid the kerfuffle, Trump threatened to cancel all of the federal government’s contracts with Musk’s portfolio of companies.
—Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kerfuffle
Noun
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Despite the commotion and all the onlookers, Monica does not recall anyone else trying to break up the altercation.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The bus driver heard the commotion, pulled over and told everyone to get off.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Among the topics discussed: Nikola Jokic caused a stir in NBA circles by … doing nothing?!—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
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The allegations created quite a stir—and resulted in litigation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Police standoff after murders Lenexa police responded around 8:30 p.m. to the Donovan family home in the 7900 block of Hallet Street for a reported armed disturbance.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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The tropical disturbance the National Hurricane Center is currently eyeing is hundreds of miles away from the Caribbean, in a stretch of ocean hurricane scientists call the main development region.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
Noun
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So what’s all the fuss about a 51 year old when there are much older spirits about?—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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More than 17,500 fans came out on a balmy 107-degree day in the desert to see what all the fuss was about.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Regardless of the political turmoil and debate around the cryptoasset sector the fact remains that institutional adoption has continued virtually unabated.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Months later, talent manager Roger Davies would sign Turner — who’d found fame amid much personal turmoil as one half of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue — as a solo act, launching her career into the stratosphere.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Getting pulled over and receiving a ticket can put a damper on a road trip in a hurry.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The slip-on design is ideal for getting through TSA in a hurry without worrying about tying your laces in the chaos of the airport, and they’re crafted with cushy foam insoles to enhance your comfort with every step.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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