1
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
imagine all the hubbub at the zoo when the lion escaped
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2
as in noise
a violent shouting
the people who had been in line for tickets made a huge hubbub when they were told that the concert was all sold out
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Recent Examples of hubbub
Despite the unusual grand opening hubbub around him, Klump stayed for more than an hour, enjoying the new vibe at the cozy Cicero Avenue Starbucks.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Wesley Pokluda was getting his bearings at the Conservative Political Action Conference amid the hubbub of activists and the booming audio coming from the stage where Steve Bannon was broadcasting War Room and making the case against war in Iran.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
His statue is often overlooked in the hubbub of fans coming and going to Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, 76ers and Flyers games.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
In busy cafes, the Air Pro 4+ do a solid job of cancelling out the hubbub.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Wesley Pokluda was getting his bearings at the Conservative Political Action Conference amid the hubbub of activists and the booming audio coming from the stage where Steve Bannon was broadcasting War Room and making the case against war in Iran.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
His statue is often overlooked in the hubbub of fans coming and going to Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, 76ers and Flyers games.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
In busy cafes, the Air Pro 4+ do a solid job of cancelling out the hubbub.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubbub
Noun
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Linderbaum, a Pro Bowl selection in each of the past three seasons, signed a three-year, $81 million deal with the Raiders at the start of free agency, which added additional intrigue to the commotion surrounding Baltimore’s abandonment of the Crosby trade.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Could hear what sounded like gunshots or commotion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But since that ridge shifted from Northern California in early April, the new pattern has invited multiple low-pressure disturbances into the region.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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About 4% of those students — or roughly 300,000 students — are labeled with emotional disturbance.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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Staff remembered him for his calm temperament, distinctive mane and loud roar — as well as a goofy streak, the zoo said.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its red, orange and yellow daisy-like blooms keep coming through the hottest months with almost no fuss — a strong choice for gardeners who would rather enjoy their yard than baby it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The plants that earn their place in a hot-weather bed are the ones that keep blooming when the thermometer climbs, draw butterflies and hummingbirds without fuss and reward you with the kind of color that makes a morning cup of coffee on the porch feel like a small vacation.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Such prices have set off howls of protest from some fans.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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My 2-year-old daughter’s howls of protest echoed through the previously silent forest of towering Norway spruce.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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White-Jacket did cause a stir with its discussion of the arbitrary and cruel use of flogging in the US Navy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Remove the foil and give the orzo another good stir, then bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the orzo is tender and creamy.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The turmoil has included the sudden resignation of then-Supt.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Twin Cities’ response to a sweeping federal immigration crackdown that threw communities and local economies into turmoil offers a glimpse of what resilience and solidarity look like in practice.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Hubbub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubbub. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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