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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the house is always in a jubilant uproar during the holidays
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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
the ref's controversial call sent the crowd into an uproar
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as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the uproar following the corrupt election nearly toppled the government
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as in roar
a violent shouting
an uproar arose from the crowd when it was announced that the concert was cancelled and refunds might not be available
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Recent Examples of uproar
Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration following the uproar but has backed Bondi as Trump's new pick.
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Still, some Republicans wavered on their support following the uproar.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Now, the community is in an uproar TPWD implements new hunting regulations for first time in 50 years
With overwhelming support from the public, the Parks and Wildlife Department updated its mountain lion hunting standards for the first time in more than 50 years.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
In today’s opinions newsletter: What’s on teenagers’ minds, planning for your future electricity needs and the uproar over birthright citizenship.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Still, some Republicans wavered on their support following the uproar.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Now, the community is in an uproar TPWD implements new hunting regulations for first time in 50 years
With overwhelming support from the public, the Parks and Wildlife Department updated its mountain lion hunting standards for the first time in more than 50 years.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
In today’s opinions newsletter: What’s on teenagers’ minds, planning for your future electricity needs and the uproar over birthright citizenship.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproar
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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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The king of college football will be back, and soon But Indiana’s CFP inclusion whipped the Big Ten’s detractors into a frenzy, as skeptics within and outside the SEC looked to discount the Hoosiers’ 11-win season because of their strength of schedule.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Look no further than the image of Jey Uso standing on the announcers’ table with Travis Scott and Pat McAfee during his entrance — whipping fans into a frenzy as a drone flew around him and out over the crowd — for a taste of the energy Uso brings to the ring.Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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The political upheaval comes at a difficult moment for Canada.ROB GILLIES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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World & Nation Canada’s Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister Jan. 6, 2025 The political upheaval comes at a difficult moment for Canada.Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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In one strip, the kids act out the horrible roar of an atomic bomb, and Snoopy has frequent aerial battles with the Red Baron.Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Collecting data and recordings of leopard roars has proven difficult in the past, according to the study, making the study of their vocalizations and communication challenging.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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The disturbance in the Polar Vortex aloft will establish extreme cold conditions.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Public intoxication: At 3:01 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Cinnabar Winery on Big Basin Way.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Before his rampage in New Orleans, Jabbar posted several videos on Facebook declaring his support for the Islamic State (ISIS), the FBI said.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
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The New Orleans attack bears similarities to the 2017 truck rampage in New York City, which killed eight, also carried out by a man inspired by ISIS.Brad Dress, The Hill, 4 Jan. 2025
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Social unrest will become more frequent, with mass protests and political instability becoming the norm in affected regions.Amir Husain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The reason the internet satellite service became so popular after the women's rights protests began in 2022 is because access to Instagram and WhatsApp was restricted due to widespread civil unrest.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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This Dash character is hijacking the satellite waves and the speaker systems, interfering with the noise outside and putting my music on — Nolimit music on for the world to hear.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2025
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The Red Sox-Vladimir Guerrero Jr. noise is growing louder.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Uproar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproar. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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