as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
lost sight of his children in all the hurly-burly of the fair
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Recent Examples of hurly-burly
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Compounding all of this household hurly-burly is the fact that Suada has stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024
The image’s low contrast and lack of sharpness suggest that it was snapped from the hurly-burly of the piazza.
—Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2023
By then, his approach to artists had softened, perhaps from age, or from the experience of being in the creative hurly-burly himself.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2023
He is considered a must-follow in the hurly-burly community known as Crypto Twitter for his informed takes on legal and regulatory news.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 3 Oct. 2023
For generations, ever since it was first published in 1936, Consumer Reports has been a go-to source for shoppers seeking an impartial guide to the hurly-burly of the marketplace.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024
The image’s low contrast and lack of sharpness suggest that it was snapped from the hurly-burly of the piazza.
—Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2023
By then, his approach to artists had softened, perhaps from age, or from the experience of being in the creative hurly-burly himself.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2023
He is considered a must-follow in the hurly-burly community known as Crypto Twitter for his informed takes on legal and regulatory news.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 3 Oct. 2023
For generations, ever since it was first published in 1936, Consumer Reports has been a go-to source for shoppers seeking an impartial guide to the hurly-burly of the marketplace.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurly-burly
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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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Consider keeping your pets in a quiet room away from the commotion and from open doors.Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Officers were called around 7:45 p.m. Sunday to Sutter Street, off South First Street, in the city’s Washington-Guadalupe neighborhood for a report of a family disturbance at a home.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The National Hurricane Center has been monitoring an area of disturbance for several days, though the chances of formation have lingered at around 20 percent for the next seven days.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Keep scrolling to shop these fashion finds, but hurry, sizes are already selling out.Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Mashing the gas, the 27-year-old E60 lurched forward and eliminated the gap in a hurry.Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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Happy Thanksgiving to all! — Steve Daniels, editorial board member This year has been filled with election turmoil and other big news events.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Gottheimer is part of a group of congressional Jewish Democrats who found a rare area of bipartisan agreement in criticizing college administrators amid the campus turmoil prompted by the Israel-Hamas war.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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The director of The Seed of the Sacred Fig — now Germany’s official submission for Best International Feature Film — Rasoulof caused a stir earlier this year when his film, his 10th, was selected for Cannes.Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
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LaGuardia’s furry fugitive is not the only raccoon to have caused a stir this year.Sara Smart, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
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Not everyone wants to host a grand feast for Thanksgiving — some folks prefer a takeout meal, while others would rather skip the fuss of hosting entirely.Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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See what the fuss is about at The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, its tasting room serving elevated tavern fare and cocktails.Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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The hustle and bustle of London’s busy St. Pancras International Station received a welcome reprise on Wednesday afternoon, when actor Jeff Goldblum delivered an impromptu performance on the Sir Elton John piano positioned on the lower ground floor of the station.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Another video taken later showed the former flames conversing over the bustle of the arena.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Hurly-burly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurly-burly. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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