ˈrə-kəs
1
as in brawl
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
the ruckus left one person with a sprained wrist
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2
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
quit creating such a ruckus—I'm trying to sleep!
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Recent Examples of ruckus
The 57-year-old woman, who possessed a Russian passport, will stay put in France and not return to the U.S. just yet after causing a ruckus at the Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 1 Dec. 2024
Provides real-time conversation starters that avoid ruckus trouble.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
For Blood Incantation, the metal mandate to seek extremity is joyously open-ended, freeing them to explore quietude as often as ruckus.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
But because of a ruckus at the Paris airport, the airlines refused to fly her and rescheduled her for a Wednesday flight.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 1 Dec. 2024
Provides real-time conversation starters that avoid ruckus trouble.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
For Blood Incantation, the metal mandate to seek extremity is joyously open-ended, freeing them to explore quietude as often as ruckus.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
But because of a ruckus at the Paris airport, the airlines refused to fly her and rescheduled her for a Wednesday flight.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruckus
Noun
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Trump's comments inspired some Jan. 6 defendants to ask judges for delays in court action, spurred some to lobby for reprieves, demoralized some police officers injured in the attack and threatened a political brawl over the potential for turning loose people convicted of seditious conspiracy.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Guida’s epic brawl with Diego Sanchez on the Ultimate Fighter Season 9 Finale was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2019.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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At stake in the clash with rival Buffalo Bills is a trip to the Super Bowl and a bid for a historic Super Bowl three-peat for the Chiefs.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Bruins are flying high after a 2-0 shutout win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, and with a strong defensive showing and reliable goaltending, Boston will look to carry that momentum into Saturday's clash.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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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
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Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Video shown in court in November showed a group of men, two of whom officials identified as Rocky and Ephron, involved in a verbal altercation, according to The Associated Press.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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Zarka was accused of fatally stabbing Garrity to death after the two engaged in a physical altercation.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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Europe wasn’t the only place where beauty IPOs created a stir in 2024.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
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The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Grant gets off the ball in a hurry and finds a healthy balance between playing laterally and downhill.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Keep their necessities together, in a spot where they can be reached in a hurry.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Ruckus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruckus. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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