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as in brawl
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
the ruction ended with everyone involved getting arrested
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the ruction outside the door prompted me to investigate what was going on
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Recent Examples of ruction
An effort to send MIG’s to Ukraine in collaboration with Slovakia, which also uses the Soviet-era warplanes, also stumbled, largely as a result of Slovak political ructions, which led to a successful no-confidence vote in December against the country’s strongly pro-Ukrainian government.
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Lara Jakes Lara Jakes Michael Crowley Nick Cumming-Bruce Helene Cooper Matthew Mpoke Bigg Lara Jakes Anushka Patil Lara Jakes Lara Jakes Andrew Higgins Andrew Higgins Marc Santora Andrew Higgins Valerie Hopkins Nick Cumming-Bruce Nick Cumming-Bruce Valerie Hopkins Valerie Hopkins Marc Santora Eric Schmitt Anushka Patil Carly Olson Valerie Hopkins Eric Schmitt Eric Schmitt Matthew Mpoke Bigg, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2023
Realized against considerable early opposition, Sydney Modern was constructed during the pandemic and in the midst of ideological ructions convulsing museums worldwide.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023
This week’s lira ruction was caused by Mr. Erdogan’s sacking on Saturday of the head of the central bank.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 23 Mar. 2021
Once again, waspish commentators noted, an American woman has caused a ruction in the British royal family.
—Danica Kirka, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Jan. 2020
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Lara Jakes Lara Jakes Michael Crowley Nick Cumming-Bruce Helene Cooper Matthew Mpoke Bigg Lara Jakes Anushka Patil Lara Jakes Lara Jakes Andrew Higgins Andrew Higgins Marc Santora Andrew Higgins Valerie Hopkins Nick Cumming-Bruce Nick Cumming-Bruce Valerie Hopkins Valerie Hopkins Marc Santora Eric Schmitt Anushka Patil Carly Olson Valerie Hopkins Eric Schmitt Eric Schmitt Matthew Mpoke Bigg, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2023
Realized against considerable early opposition, Sydney Modern was constructed during the pandemic and in the midst of ideological ructions convulsing museums worldwide.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023
This week’s lira ruction was caused by Mr. Erdogan’s sacking on Saturday of the head of the central bank.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 23 Mar. 2021
Once again, waspish commentators noted, an American woman has caused a ruction in the British royal family.
—Danica Kirka, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruction
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More thrilling than a hockey brawl?—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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Back in 2018, a brawl nearly happened on the court after New Mexico forward Joe Furstinger shoved the Broncos’ Anthony Mathis following a 73-71 win for the visitors.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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Subscribe to Stocks @ Night today and see what the commotion will be about tomorrow today.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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His parents, who help run the local taco chain, stood in customized Villa’s jerseys and marveled at the commotion Monday.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The head of Yemen's ruling leadership council has named a new cabinet, weeks after deadly clashes in the country's south and the dissolution of a separatist group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The march then diverted left onto Via Benaco, moving away from the Village with clashes beginning when the protest reached Piazzale Corvetto.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The incident that led to the murder charge occurred in May 2015, when Proctor and another LAPD officer, Jonathan Kawahara, responded to calls about Glenn and his dog causing a disturbance in Venice Beach.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Both the Emmy-winning actress and her husband have been arrested in the past on domestic-disturbance charges.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, with many on the court at this point, Stewart came rushing off the Pistons’ bench to confront Bridges, throwing a punch as their altercation became the focal point of the madness on the hardwood.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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At that point, an altercation ensued, and everyone was eventually forced outside, and the staff shut the door, according to court documents.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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Using fresh ingredients and whole spices, from his signature butter chicken and mango curry to a Thai-Indo fusion chicken stir fry, paired perfectly with his homemade chai or mango lassi.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Off the heat stir in green portions of green onions and beef.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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Routh's attorney suggested a 27-year sentence would be punishment enough for the crime citing no one was hurt in the melee, but prosecutors disagreed.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the melee, Cristhian Mosquera lost his GPS tracker vest.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to the official readouts, Xi and Putin appeared to be projecting a strong united front, with Moscow calling bilateral relations an important stabilizing factor at a time of growing global turmoil.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Gold prices climbed after major central banks added to their reserves and investors rushed to buy the traditional safe-haven asset amid global political turmoil.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Ruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruction. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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