helter-skelters

noun

Definition of helter-skeltersnext
plural of helter-skelter
as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity in the helter-skelter at the amusement park the child got separated from his parents

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  1. disturbances
  2. noises
  3. fun
Noun
  • Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • According to The Sun, the RT-G’s AI capabilities include facial recognition to identify known criminals and detect disturbances.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • Owners can do a number of things to relieve this type of anxiety in dogs, such as leaving a long-lasting chew toy with them when leaving and keeping the radio on to muffle outside noises.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In one number, Swinton, who goes glossy-eyed to show the cracks in her high-fashion veneer, poses in a transparent rain slicker while bleating raw, yowling noises that blend with the despairing strings.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of noises
Noun
  • The Trump campaign staff members seemed to be having a lot more fun than the Democrats in the room.
    Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Perhaps the most fun and festive are our annual cookie swap traditions when friends and family members bake and share their most impressive cookies.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of fun
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