as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
a bride-to-be caught up in the usual prenuptial ado
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Recent Examples of ado
Apart from the loss of a notable research institution, most of these end-of-year headlines are much ado about nothing.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Without further ado, our favorite Quince home essentials.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
So, without further ado, here is the definitive list of all the Arizona cities named the best place to live in 2025.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Much ado has been made about method acting in recent years, also known simply as the Method, and three-time Best Actor Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis would very much like to no longer be in the conversation.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ado
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During the commotion, the agent’s shaky cellphone video shows houses along the street and views of the sky.—
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In the heat of the moment, though, Certa was clearly walking after one of the officials, but Shrewsberry came barreling in as the official turned around to see the commotion.—
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Around today’s fuss between the Sun in your sign and Chiron in your domestic zone, be aware that your role could shift, at home or in public.—
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Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
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Throwing Useful Items Away Don't be in such a hurry that your possessions needlessly end up in the landfill.—
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The Illini also added Colorado State linebacker Robert Edmonson, who had 49 tackles, four tackles for a loss, a sack, an interception and six quarterback hurries in 2025.—
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Season 3 also welcomes newcomers Iris Apatow and Costa D'Angelo, who are sure to give the pot a fresh stir.—
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While Powell’s mullet certainly caused quite the stir online, Birns believes Storrie’s curly version will top 2026 trends.—
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In 2021, the California Coastal Commission said the display should be moved from La Jolla Cove, citing potential disturbance of sea lions at Point La Jolla and a failure of organizers to secure necessary permitting in time.—
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Fatigue, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, appetite changes and social withdrawal are also red flags, in addition to thoughts about dying or suicidal ideations.—
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Despite the turmoil, there was hope about the future of the country—a sea change that suggested a newness and potential.—
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Colorado musicians have a habit of supporting nonprofit and justice-minded creative causes, and that extends to our current moment of political turmoil.—
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“Ado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ado. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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