as in disturbance
a state of noisy, confused activity
the commotion created when the nation's top rock band arrived in town
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Recent Examples of commotion
Many things emboldened me to create this commotion.
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Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Doug Hay was inside his Florida home when a commotion outside caught his attention.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
In the foreground, away from the commotion, a rust-red cow grazes peacefully, while a hare is shown in mid-leap.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
These 17 chic travel tote bags will cause a commotion for looky-loos everywhere.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Doug Hay was inside his Florida home when a commotion outside caught his attention.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
In the foreground, away from the commotion, a rust-red cow grazes peacefully, while a hare is shown in mid-leap.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
These 17 chic travel tote bags will cause a commotion for looky-loos everywhere.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commotion
Noun
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This tactic is best for certain veggies and flowers like tomatoes and marigolds that can handle some root disturbance; other plants have more sensitive roots that won't tolerate transplanting well, such as root vegetables.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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The northeastern beach tiger beetle’s inability to endure human disturbance has wiped it out everywhere except three remote corners of the U.S., one of which is Hughlett Point.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Spacey’s visit to Cannes, which Variety understands could even include a red carpet appearance at the Palais, is likely to cause something of a stir.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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His comments caused such a stir that team owner John Henry flew to meet with Devers in Kansas City, where the team was playing last week.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The clip shows the dog making a bee line for his favorite worker and receiving plenty of fuss.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The next day there was a lot of fuss in the newspapers.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The turmoil at key U.S. agencies threatens everything from forecast quality to storm recovery.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the federal government agencies responsible for forecasting and disaster relief are in turmoil.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Pod coffee was an easier way to make a single cup in a hurry.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Rafael Nadal was a tennis warrior, to be sure: a competitive beast dripping with sweat and relentless in-the-moment ambition who could give the opposition a faraway gaze in a hurry.—
Christopher Clarey,
Air Mail,
24 May 2025
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These underwater cameras record which animals swim by without the noise usually associated with a person at the end of that capture, providing snapshots of reef life that are difficult to capture otherwise.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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From the Guentzel, Burns and (both) Rantanen trades, to the signing of Orlov and the blockbuster deal that started it all — Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin to Calgary for Dougie Hamilton, Micheal Ferland and Adam Fox — Carolina isn’t afraid to make noise.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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No 9, a physical presence up top who wears his shorts like a 1980s Rugby League player and clatters into opponents with a ferocity to match.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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There were hits with a bamboo clatter stick, which projects a rattling sound.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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However, recent storms and outcomes make the case for an uncomfortable, unfamiliar reality.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Then, on Sunday night, much of the state will see the highest chance for severe storms, said Condry.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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“Commotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commotion. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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