as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
a bride-to-be caught up in the usual prenuptial ado
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Recent Examples of ado
Though much ado was made about The Marvels being the lowest-grossing film in the Marvel universe, that shouldn’t deter you from giving it a watch.
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Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
Much ado has been made of Kate Middleton’s ring on that finger as of late — but what about Prince William’s wedding band (or lack thereof)?
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Much ado has been made about Destiny 2’s often record-low playercounts based on Steam data over the last few months since The Final Shape (sometimes by me, admittedly).
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
So, without any further ado: Freshest Find: Mortimer feat.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024
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Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
Much ado has been made of Kate Middleton’s ring on that finger as of late — but what about Prince William’s wedding band (or lack thereof)?
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Much ado has been made about Destiny 2’s often record-low playercounts based on Steam data over the last few months since The Final Shape (sometimes by me, admittedly).
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
So, without any further ado: Freshest Find: Mortimer feat.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ado
Noun
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In the security footage, which amassed over 1.2 million views, one cat ran up the stairs frightened after hearing a commotion coming in the closet under the stairs.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Individual pregame warmups wrap up and a certain member of the Charlotte Hornets exits the court heading toward the tunnel, causing a commotion among throngs of onlookers hoping for a keepsake signature or snapshot.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That’s not a criticism but, rather, an acknowledgment of something elemental about his technique, which is to deliver performances that are simple and true with no fuss.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Feb. 2025
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This easy chicken sheet-pan supper brings bold flavors with minimal fuss.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As Musk says, EVs (and hybrids) are coming on strong across the globe, and if the president takes serious action against them, U.S. automakers will become uncompetitive in a hurry.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Trying to implement changes in a hurry can have disastrous results.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Believe us, Ashlee Simpson’s lip-sync disaster caused quite a stir at the time.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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The second report, released in December by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, caused a stir in the research and temperance communities.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Throughout the day, police officers had to also address other disturbances, such as fights among the crowd, people climbing vehicles and medical emergencies.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Another disturbance in the atmosphere will move through the area Tuesday, which could produce another round of measurable snow, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
12 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, last week brought further turmoil to the crypto sector when leading exchange ByBit reported a $1.5 billion theft—the largest in industry history.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The changes upended precedent and rattled a media company that has already been shaken by years of turmoil and leadership turnover.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Ado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ado. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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