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
The resulting brouhaha was likely as good for sales as the prize would have been; over the years, similar snubs had been doled out to Ernest Hemingway, Eudora Welty, Saul Bellow, and Thomas Pynchon.
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Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
The brouhaha was only the latest controversy in Central Florida over the legal residence of a candidate for political office, coming on the heels of claims that Orlando-area State Rep. Bruce Antone and State Senator Geraldine Thompson do not live in their districts, which both deny.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2024
The brouhaha over how to characterize the storm came a month after DeSantis signed a bill that removes most references to climate change in state law.
—Lori Rozsa, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
In the midst of the brouhaha, there was Lorentz stiff-arming a pair of Oilers — Philip Broberg with his right arm, Brown with his left.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2024
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Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
The brouhaha was only the latest controversy in Central Florida over the legal residence of a candidate for political office, coming on the heels of claims that Orlando-area State Rep. Bruce Antone and State Senator Geraldine Thompson do not live in their districts, which both deny.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2024
The brouhaha over how to characterize the storm came a month after DeSantis signed a bill that removes most references to climate change in state law.
—Lori Rozsa, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
In the midst of the brouhaha, there was Lorentz stiff-arming a pair of Oilers — Philip Broberg with his right arm, Brown with his left.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brouhaha
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According to footage obtained by TMZ, at least one guard appeared to lose balance amidst the scuffle, reportedly injuring their leg in the commotion.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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All that commotion in response to a threat is, again, what shows up as swelling.Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
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Speakers at a Trump rally in New York City last weekend caused a stir when a comedian made inappropriate jokes about Latinos and Puerto Rico.Amie Parnes, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Trump era has even affected some of the dynamics at the high school where Joe teaches; particularly when Trump first ran, students brought Trump banners to school, causing a stir.Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 31 Oct. 2024
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Expansive rain from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue Saturday as the cleanup began from a tempest that killed at least 64 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and left millions without power.STEPHEN SMITH, arkansasonline.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Research led by University of Michigan planetary scientist Cheng Li discovered a commonplace culprit behind Saturn’s tempests: water.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
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But the political world was thrown into a frenzy over the weekend for one poll: the Des Moines Register’s final Iowa poll before the election.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just moments later, the arena lights flickered, sending the Cleveland crowd into a frenzy.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Pair it with other protein sources to get the most out of it, like in a hearty bean stew, or as the base for soaking up a rich sauce from a flavorful tofu or tempeh stir-fry. 5.Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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Also high in protein, beans can be used not only in soups and stews but in wraps, veg and grain bowls, enchiladas, and casseroles.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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It was being driven by high winds that were sweeping the area as a winter storm arrived.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The storm is now about 195 miles west of Key West, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, moving northwest at 9 mph, the National Hurricane Center said at 7 a.m. ET.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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