variants also hoo-hah

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Recent Examples of hoo-ha But underneath that hoo-ha hysteria is their real question, the anxious quandary that seems to drive their anger and fear as society changes around them. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoo-ha
Noun
  • Ubisoft’s assassins lurk in the shadows and try to kill without commotion while ninjas in popular culture have the same MO.
    Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Protests erupted during the hearing, starting with a woman in military camo whose words were inaudible amid the commotion.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The federal program temporarily gives work authorization for people from countries in turmoil.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Antonio Maria Delgado and Verónica Egui Brito Miami Herald (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2025
  • For more than a year, the company had been in turmoil after David Begelman, president of the movie studio, was discovered to have forged checks.
    Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza also created a stir about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should attend or not.
    Vanessa Gera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Europe wasn’t the only place where beauty IPOs created a stir in 2024.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • One account holds that the old Celtic cross was stolen, and then floated back to the island after a storm.
    Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Snow fallout: The rare winter storm turned deadly in several states.
    Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Fox confirmed the news during shootaround on Wednesday, which didn’t do anything to quell the noise surrounding the team.
    Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Best advice came from a former EY CEO: Find the signal from the noise.
    Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The hoopla surrounding Kelce and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, adds another layer of obnoxiousness for most everyone outside the Chiefs’ universe.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Prescott understands the unique dynamics that come into play with the franchise, not only at his marquee position but also all of the hoopla around it, often from within the building.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024

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“Hoo-ha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoo-ha. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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