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
More commotion followed, as Sunny Hostin got up from her post to address the situation.
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EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
How and if Trump addresses the fracas will come under close scrutiny, with the commotion over the joke unfolding a week before Election Day.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
Celebrity visits to Motown often happen privately, arranged in advance to avoid commotion.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2024
After all the commotion loading the swordfish, there was lots of blood in the water, and Ofield was worried about sharks coming to claim their prize.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
How and if Trump addresses the fracas will come under close scrutiny, with the commotion over the joke unfolding a week before Election Day.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
Celebrity visits to Motown often happen privately, arranged in advance to avoid commotion.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2024
After all the commotion loading the swordfish, there was lots of blood in the water, and Ofield was worried about sharks coming to claim their prize.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for commotion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
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New data gathered by Winstons Beds, which aggregates information from a variety of different noise sources, assigned each state in the U.S. a noise score, revealing which states have the most background disturbances.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Topline Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy was arrested at his Los Angeles home and booked for domestic violence this week after police were called to investigate a domestic disturbance, the Burbank Police Department confirmed Thursday.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback walked back his comments about wanting Arch to play for the Cowboys on Wednesday after causing a stir on social media.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stunt caused a stir, a news cycle, and, ultimately, a settlement.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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The accompanying dispenser easily slices through tape to create clean lines without fuss, and a high volume of positive shopper ratings have earned this tape an impressive 4.3-star rating.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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One other final point is that a lot of fuss was made over the female protagonists in Witch from Mercury.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Netanyahu will testify three times a week, the court said, despite the Gaza war and possible new threats posed by wider Middle East turmoil.Reuters, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Instead, Einhard used a local story of demonic possession of a young girl to make the critique for him, likely drawing on broader widespread views of the recent turmoil.Matthew Gabriele, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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On a recent night, the Syrian American activist is in a hurry to get on the road.Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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That salary could triple in a hurry once the pitcher becomes eligible for arbitration.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The decoy did make a noticeable clicking noise when spinning.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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The footage shows a small door on the ceiling of a room opening and closing repeatedly, making a banging noise.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The morning rush was picking up at the Broadway Diner on Eastern Avenue in Baltimore on a recent Tuesday, with the clatter of plates, the hum of conversation, and server Lisa Bahm dashing from one table to the next.Shannon Lilly, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
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The series immerses viewers in the real grit and grind of restaurant life, from the deafening clatter of kitchen chaos to the exacting artistry of crafting the perfect sandwich.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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West Michigan along Lake Michigan is under a winter storm warning until 7 p.m. Thursday.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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The storm caused record damage in the state, estimated at more than $50 billion, and killed more than 100 people.Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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