as in commotion
informal + usually disapproving
great excitement or concern about something
A brouhaha erupted over her statements about the president.
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Recent Examples of brouhaha
Manson’s butt-end brouhaha did wind up hitting him in the business end of his checking account.
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Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
12 May 2026
Even as Nike came in for criticism in Boston and beyond, some dismissed the brouhaha as silly, given how exclusive the race is.
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Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
20 Apr. 2026
This is aptly illustrated by the recent brouhaha regarding the Anthropic Claude Mythos AI that hasn’t yet been released.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2026
As a brouhaha began near Shesterkin’s net, Markstrom skated down the ice with his helmet off.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brouhaha
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
12 May 2026
Even as Nike came in for criticism in Boston and beyond, some dismissed the brouhaha as silly, given how exclusive the race is.
—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
20 Apr. 2026
This is aptly illustrated by the recent brouhaha regarding the Anthropic Claude Mythos AI that hasn’t yet been released.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2026
As a brouhaha began near Shesterkin’s net, Markstrom skated down the ice with his helmet off.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brouhaha
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brouhaha
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With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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Any browns feeding there are less likely to have been spooked by the commotion.
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Swift’s arrival at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium caused quite a stir there and around the country.
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There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
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You're used to a bit of spontaneity, but this tempest is going to draw extra frustrations around your income, finances, or money matters.
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SpaceX, privately held, was insulated from that PR tempest.
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Fourteen minutes into the game, midfielder Jhon Arias drove a cross from winger Luis Suarez into the right corner of the net to give Colombia a 1-0 lead and send Pais MX into a frenzy.
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As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.
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In the eeriness of quietude and gossamer sound, Atkinson invites us to stew, and then break free.
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Freezing is best when using your onions for cooked dishes like soups, stews, sautés, or stir-fries, as the texture will soften after thawing.
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Eagle avoided the brunt of the storm as the crew navigated toward open ocean.
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Local Idaho agencies have spent days addressing storm damage caused by a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought winds over 50 mph, lightning, hail and more than an inch of rain to some areas.
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“Brouhaha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brouhaha. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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