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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the store's going-out-of-business sale caused such a furore that security guards had to be called in to restore order
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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
baseball fans in a furore as the game stretched to 11 innings
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Recent Examples of furore
If anything, Menon adds, the furore over Labour members campaigning may have less to do with genuine concerns of foreign interference and more to do with the Trump campaign’s desire to lay the groundwork for future legal complaints should their candidate come up short.
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Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
Such was the furore, the Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, said a forthcoming consultation into secondary ticketing will also cover dynamic pricing.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
Her post caused a predictable furore – and even prompted an anonymous report to social services, who have opened a file on her child, Oscar.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 1 Sep. 2024
His inclusion in the Games sparked much furore on social media and was condemned by many as not being befitting of the Olympics.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024
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Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
Such was the furore, the Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, said a forthcoming consultation into secondary ticketing will also cover dynamic pricing.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
Her post caused a predictable furore – and even prompted an anonymous report to social services, who have opened a file on her child, Oscar.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 1 Sep. 2024
His inclusion in the Games sparked much furore on social media and was condemned by many as not being befitting of the Olympics.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furore
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The girl heard the sounds of a commotion coming from a bedroom and could hear her mother yelling and pleading, a detective wrote.Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2025
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Washington used a different kind of commotion to catch the Falcons slipping at the end of the game, as well.Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 1 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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See his homage to blond Dylan that caused a stir at the premiere of the movie.The Styles Desk, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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In March, right around Easter, there was one old-school recipe that created quite the stir, and has officially been named our most shared of 2024.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their grievances justify lawbreaking, havoc, rampage.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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When his family is murdered and child kidnapped, a Neanderthal goes on an epic rampage journey to save her from the new dominant species.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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On June 4, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called to a domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of South Pershing Avenue, the same home where Kayden was found dead six months later.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2024
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Warming temperatures allow tropical disturbances to draw more power from the oceans.Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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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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Adding to the turmoil, Trudeau announced earlier this week his intention to step down as prime minister, further complicating Canada's position in the face of U.S. pressure.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Shin Yul, a Myongji University professor who has followed the political turmoil, said police had lots of experience with the tactical operations that were likely being considered.Jack Kim and Ju-min Park, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2025
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Hausen attempts eight a game and can get hot in a hurry if he’s left uncontested on the perimeter.Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
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Everyone’s in a hurry, including Dawson (James Van Der Beek), who can’t wait to be a movie director, and Pacey (Joshua Jackson), who can’t wait to get laid.Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Furore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furore. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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