1
: heightened fuss or concern : to-do
much ado about the need for reform
2
: time-wasting bother over trivial details
wrote the paper without further ado
3
: trouble, difficulty
The journey itself is not described; our heroes disembark without ado at Philadelphia.—
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a bride-to-be caught up in the usual prenuptial ado
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
So, without further ado, here are the Colts’ 10 position groups, ranked from strongest to weakest.
—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
So, without further ado let’s get to it.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
So, without further ado, here is the ballot for the other sports/colleges category.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Ado.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ado. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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: fuss entry 1 sense 1, trouble
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