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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the house is always in a jubilant uproar during the holidays
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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
the ref's controversial call sent the crowd into an uproar
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as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the uproar following the corrupt election nearly toppled the government
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as in roar
a violent shouting
an uproar arose from the crowd when it was announced that the concert was cancelled and refunds might not be available
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Recent Examples of uproar
The One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on the travel industry had already caused an uproar among industry professionals, including the U.S. Travel Association (USTA), which advocates on behalf of the country’s tourism industry.
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Stacey Lastoe, AFAR Media, 21 July 2025
There is still so far no indication that the public uproar over the DOJ’s refusal to disclose its Epstein files will result in any more documents becoming available.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
In today’s opinions newsletter: A possible reckoning for Republicans, more on the Grand Canyon fire and the uproar over ICE agents wearing masks.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
She was fired from the DOJ amid public uproar over the department’s nonrelease of files related to Epstein.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2025
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Stacey Lastoe, AFAR Media, 21 July 2025
There is still so far no indication that the public uproar over the DOJ’s refusal to disclose its Epstein files will result in any more documents becoming available.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
In today’s opinions newsletter: A possible reckoning for Republicans, more on the Grand Canyon fire and the uproar over ICE agents wearing masks.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
She was fired from the DOJ amid public uproar over the department’s nonrelease of files related to Epstein.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproar
Noun
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As the gathering went on, González Gutiérrez heard, on top of the helicopter, loud voices and a general commotion outside.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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All the commotion and brutality complicate an otherwise mundane task: visiting Mom for the weekend.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
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The movie that started the Skywalker saga and arguably created Hollywood’s franchise frenzy is flying back into theaters.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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It's been a little over a week since Sydney Sweeney's new ads for the American Eagle brand set the internet into a frenzy, and now the brand is speaking its piece.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Given the massive upheaval in Bieber’s life and business affairs, a brand new team around him, and his longest-ever wait in between records, industry insiders watched closely last week, wondering how Bieber would fare in the most-consequential era of his career to date.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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The Dignity Act comes in the wake of that upheaval.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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People should also be alert to visible natural signs of a tsunami, including a loud roar from the ocean and a sudden rise or fall of water levels.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 July 2025
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Even holding serve to consolidate the break and go up 4-1 with a forehand crosscourt shot that Arango couldn’t handle led to roars.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Police standoff after murders Lenexa police responded around 8:30 p.m. to the Donovan family home in the 7900 block of Hallet Street for a reported armed disturbance.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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The tropical disturbance the National Hurricane Center is currently eyeing is hundreds of miles away from the Caribbean, in a stretch of ocean hurricane scientists call the main development region.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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In January 2015, John Lee, 29, killed three people, including his adoptive mother, and injured a fourth during a shooting rampage in Moscow.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 July 2025
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The police would arrest and release two suspects before finally arresting Danny Rolling, a Shreveport, La., native who would later confess to a triple homicide in his hometown and shooting his own father in the weeks before his Gainesville rampage.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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So, audiences are in for a special treat Friday as the organization returns to its Los Angeles roots to uplift local artistry and, hopefully, foster community within the city after several years of ongoing strife from fires and labor strikes to social unrest and economic hardship.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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According to local lore, the half-mile tunnel was conceived less for convenience than for security, built during a time of civil unrest.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 July 2025
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During his eight years as a state senator and 12 years as lieutenant governor, Patrick has consistently used visuals and language essential for delivering a message that cuts through the noise of modern political discourse.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The soundscape options include rain, forest noises, white noise and more.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Uproar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproar. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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