as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
predictably, the royal scandal caused quite a kerfuffle on Fleet Street
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Recent Examples of kerfuffle
Punches were thrown and the kerfuffle was broken up after police usage of pepper spray.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
There’s also quite a bit of kerfuffle about a story where AI allegedly destroyed data sets related to a legal case brought by newspapers who say that the company used their articles to train its models without their permission.
—John Werner, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
After the demo work but before the re-construction, Stewart got into a kerfuffle with the next-door neighbor, real estate developer Harry Macklowe, over a row of shrubs the domestic diva claimed the property tycoon planted on her property.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
In this election cycle — four years after federal agents foiled a kidnapping plot against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and just weeks after two assassination attempts on the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump — political kerfuffles seem to be getting more public attention.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 27 Sep. 2024
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
There’s also quite a bit of kerfuffle about a story where AI allegedly destroyed data sets related to a legal case brought by newspapers who say that the company used their articles to train its models without their permission.
—John Werner, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
After the demo work but before the re-construction, Stewart got into a kerfuffle with the next-door neighbor, real estate developer Harry Macklowe, over a row of shrubs the domestic diva claimed the property tycoon planted on her property.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
In this election cycle — four years after federal agents foiled a kidnapping plot against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and just weeks after two assassination attempts on the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump — political kerfuffles seem to be getting more public attention.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kerfuffle
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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 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
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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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The film’s chief distinction is that it was shot entirely on an iPhone, supposedly allowing for greater freedom and spontaneity as the cast and crew were able to shoot in real locations without making much of a fuss.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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So, without further fuss, here are my predictions for the main categories for the 97th Academy Awards.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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In the months that followed, Fort Worth ISD was a district in turmoil.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2025
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Catch up quick: Peltier was arrested following the Wounded Knee occupation of 1973 at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation amid violence and political turmoil.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2025
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The quickest way to get worse in a hurry — beyond playing power forward Patrick Williams even more minutes than head coach Billy Donovan already allocates — is for Chicago to trade some of its best players for future draft assets.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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