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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
That decision, however, caused an uproar amongst city officials, which ultimately led to the appointment of a special prosecutor and the revival of the case.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
The revelation comes as the White House is dealing with the uproar caused by Biden’s remarks, which sparked a backlash among outraged Republicans and created a political dilemma for Vice President Kamala Harris just days before the Nov. 5 election.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
The announcement caused an uproar among compounded pharmacists and patients due to one big side effect: Removing tirzepatide from the shortage list would prevent pharmacies from producing compounded versions of tirzepatide for many people who want them.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Thin margins make vote attendance even more critical for congressional leaders — as seen last week when Republicans were in uproar over their colleagues missing judicial votes.
—Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
The revelation comes as the White House is dealing with the uproar caused by Biden’s remarks, which sparked a backlash among outraged Republicans and created a political dilemma for Vice President Kamala Harris just days before the Nov. 5 election.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
The announcement caused an uproar among compounded pharmacists and patients due to one big side effect: Removing tirzepatide from the shortage list would prevent pharmacies from producing compounded versions of tirzepatide for many people who want them.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Thin margins make vote attendance even more critical for congressional leaders — as seen last week when Republicans were in uproar over their colleagues missing judicial votes.
—Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproar
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In a viral TikTok video, a woman can be seen sitting on the sofa, and there seems to be a commotion going on underneath her top.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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More commotion followed, as Sunny Hostin got up from her post to address the situation.EW.com, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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However, the football player dressed in a tuxedo surprised the London crowd on June 23 by picking up a crumpled Swift and sending the fandom into a frenzy.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Videos released by police this week show Rodriguez handcuffed, wearing a white crop top and shorts with long, dark hair, sending the internet into a frenzy over her appearance.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The resulting fallout led to internal upheaval and a loss of trust.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The United States ordered more than 75 strikes on ISIS camps to stop the terrorist group from taking advantage of the upheaval.Seyed Ismail Nafeesa, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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But for a few hours a day, the 4-month-old pygmy hippo springs to life, gumming on leaves, zooming around the compound and tossing her head in a silent, open-mouthed roar.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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The roars that greet Ohio State’s three-and-out to start the game double as an enormous exhale.Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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New data gathered by Winstons Beds, which aggregates information from a variety of different noise sources, assigned each state in the U.S. a noise score, revealing which states have the most background disturbances.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Topline Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy was arrested at his Los Angeles home and booked for domestic violence this week after police were called to investigate a domestic disturbance, the Burbank Police Department confirmed Thursday.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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From there, Blair goes on a rampage when her dad brings home his new boyfriend, and Serena seeks the perfect gift for Dan.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Things took an intense turn in the finale when John and Jane were both convinced that the other had been instructed to kill them, leading them on a rampage through the streets of Manhattan.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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During the social and political unrest, the story centers on the goings-on of an unconventional family living in Lima.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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To prepare for potential unrest during the week of the election, the Portland Police Bureau spent $1.2 million in officer overtime — yet, large-scale protests never materialized and no arrests were made.Meira Gebel, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Posey had a talent for cutting through the noise during his career behind the plate, tackling problems head-on, carving a direct path and avoiding the trap of overthinking.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Everyone is dealing with information overload, and the most effective way to cut through the noise is through personal relationships.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Uproar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproar. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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