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as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity
the house is always in a jubilant uproar during the holidays
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as in upheavals
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 noises
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 uproars
The meme has appeared on South Park, been the name of a pardoned pig, and even caused uproars at college basketball games when a team scores 67 points.
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James Powel, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproars
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These are among the many questions posed by Simon Morrison’s sprawling biography of place, which seeks to understand a nation through the life of its largest city, tracing Moscow’s evolution via dozens of historical upheavals, from war, famine, drought, and much, much more.—
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Evans’ historic eight terms as the first Black chief judge saw the county through reforms, changes and upheavals including the elimination of cash bail and the COVID-19 pandemic.—
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Soft-close cabinetry is another staple of 2026 kitchen design, according to the report, a trait that not only aids durability but also prevents jarring noises.—
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Turns out, those crystal bowls and milk glass dishes—both of which made ample clinking noises—were perfect for alerting grandma that little ones were snagging candy before dinner.—
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The remaining three calls were related to minor disturbances in 2013, 2014 and 2017.—
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The country’s strong standing in safety could stem from several factors, including societal structure, strict laws, and cultural focus on harmony, which keep street crime and public disturbances very low.—
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Yet as neat and tidy as this sounds, such revolutions — especially those supported by outside interference — rarely proceed tidily.—
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The talk will encompass later American revolutions which related directly to principles expounded on in the Declaration of Independence such as abolition and women’s suffrage and civil rights.—
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The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!—
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White then nailed a step back 3, drawing more roars, and Jones hit a reverse layup.—
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The year's first full moon is best known as the wolf moon since the howls of wolves were more likely to be heard during winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
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United Methodist leadership with the bishop’s office preached to students, who welcomed the leaders with excited howls.—
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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
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Mayer and Strong offer a broad pop-history lesson, in which the same tensions and turmoils churn on and on in their terrible cycle throughout the decades; the only thing that’s changed are the aesthetics.—
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The charges against Comey followed a series of events that have fueled outcries that Trump is improperly politicizing the Justice Department.—
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The vocal outcries of small groups of readers on social media were intensified by polarization and algorithm amplification.—
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“Uproars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uproars. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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