as in commotion
informal + usually disapproving
great excitement or concern about something
A brouhaha erupted over her statements about the president.
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Recent Examples of brouhaha
Foster said he was told the brouhaha was precipitated by a USC player punching Gilmer, leading him to retaliate.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
As players from both teams got into each other, Bears offensive lineman Matt Pryor got shoved to the ground and appeared to throw a punch in the brouhaha.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 6 Oct. 2024
The brouhaha between Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill took another step this week.
—Larry Holder, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
The ensuing brouhaha prompted Jon Cicirelli, director of San Jose’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services department, to send a letter aiming to clarify the situation — including the fact that the Prusch Farm Park Foundation doesn’t operate the park.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
As players from both teams got into each other, Bears offensive lineman Matt Pryor got shoved to the ground and appeared to throw a punch in the brouhaha.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 6 Oct. 2024
The brouhaha between Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill took another step this week.
—Larry Holder, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
The ensuing brouhaha prompted Jon Cicirelli, director of San Jose’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services department, to send a letter aiming to clarify the situation — including the fact that the Prusch Farm Park Foundation doesn’t operate the park.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brouhaha
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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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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As countries and tech giants jockey for position, the geopolitical tempest that ensues may overshadow the transformative potential of the technology.Reva Goujon, Foreign Affairs, 27 Dec. 2024
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Scientists are scratching their heads over what drives these powerful tempests.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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The king of college football will be back, and soon But Indiana’s CFP inclusion whipped the Big Ten’s detractors into a frenzy, as skeptics within and outside the SEC looked to discount the Hoosiers’ 11-win season because of their strength of schedule.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Look no further than the image of Jey Uso standing on the announcers’ table with Travis Scott and Pat McAfee during his entrance — whipping fans into a frenzy as a drone flew around him and out over the crowd — for a taste of the energy Uso brings to the ring.Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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However, in the aforementioned 1959 cookbook, Beau Monde is used in recipes for Spanish rice, beef stew, hamburgers, and gumbo.Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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This lemony Greek chicken, spinach and potato stew comes together in one pot.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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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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