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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the classroom was in a furor when the mice escaped from their cage
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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
euphoric children in a gift-opening furor on Christmas morning
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as in indignation
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
residents were in a furor about the new paper mill being constructed within city limits
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Recent Examples of furor
The other, the furor over Elon Musk’s role in trying to scythe down the size of the federal government, has more in common with the reality TV-style drama that always surrounds Trump.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2025
White House digs in as furor grows over breach
PRESIDENT TRUMP IS SIGNALING the White House will stand by its national security team as the furor grows in Washington over a journalist being added to a group chat discussion about a Yemen bombing campaign.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025
Within days, the notion that shadowy deep state operatives had been secretly running the country instead of Mr. Biden, using a mechanical contraption to achieve their diabolical aims, had erupted into a furor.
—Ken Bensinger, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Republished on February 24th with further responses to Apple’s move and implications for what happens next in the U.S.
The furor after Apple removed full iCloud security for U.K. users may feel a long way from American users this weekend.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2025
White House digs in as furor grows over breach
PRESIDENT TRUMP IS SIGNALING the White House will stand by its national security team as the furor grows in Washington over a journalist being added to a group chat discussion about a Yemen bombing campaign.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025
Within days, the notion that shadowy deep state operatives had been secretly running the country instead of Mr. Biden, using a mechanical contraption to achieve their diabolical aims, had erupted into a furor.
—Ken Bensinger, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Republished on February 24th with further responses to Apple’s move and implications for what happens next in the U.S.
The furor after Apple removed full iCloud security for U.K. users may feel a long way from American users this weekend.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furor
Noun
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The man identified by authorities as Mutu is seen grabbing the girl’s arms and forcing them to her sides as neighbors responded to the commotion and confronted him.—
Diego Mendoza and Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actress explains that after all that commotion, her son refused to walk home with shoes on.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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The contrast between the stillness of figures in the tie cockpit and the frenzy of Mon’s movement on the dance floor also emphasizes the emotional toll of the rebellion.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Gold prices just surged past $3,500 an ounce for the first time, with a perfect storm of stock market volatility, Fed policies, Trump’s tariffs, and trade war concerns sending the precious metal into a frenzy.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Smithsonian, the vast complex of museums that millions of Americans visit every year to see Lincoln’s top hat, the Spirit of St. Louis, Harriet Tubman’s shawl, a moon rock, and Dorothy’s ruby slippers, is at the center of the executive order’s indignation.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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In a moment of feigned indignation, Sandler threatened to storm out of the ceremony, which prompted O'Brien to apologize for his attack.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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No playoff rotational decision caused a stir quite like Redick’s bold Game 4 move.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The company, which started in 2015 and sells itself as a meal kit service, is actually closer to an online grocery store than a place that’s going to send you half an onion wrapped in plastic and a tiny baggy of cumin to make some so-so black bean tacos or a random stir fry.—
Carina Finn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Arsenal Forget the Premier League, Arsenal are on a rampage in Europe.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Future Abby meets her younger self in the hallway of the Fireflies hospital in Salt Lake City, just after Joel's rampage.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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At the time, the parish was reportedly spearheaded by Leander Perez, who championed preserving racial segregation, which ultimately led to outrage and protests.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Any legitimate critique that might have resonated is drowned out by outrage.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m. at Kennedy High School where officers and staff worked to separate those who were involved, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Use medications that can help with nausea, headaches, or sleep disturbances, such as pain relievers, antinausea drugs, and sleeping aids.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to …boffo box office!—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2025
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The focal point of our anger and pain may not even know we are hurt.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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