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
Meghan launched As Ever on Wednesday After much ado, Duchess Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand finally arrived on Monday after a year of teases from the former royal.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
An entire realm of talented pianists were not given enough ado and were sometimes sniffed at.
—The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
The sweet interaction comes after much ado has been made about rumors of a splintered cast, prompting mass fan speculation largely after Isaacs himself hinted to behind-the-scenes tension amid the grueling filming process, which took part for the better part of a year on-location in Thailand.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 May 2025
But the biggest sign that Belgrade was much ado about nothing is that nobody, not one protester, even mentioned the likeliest cause behind the collapse: not the corruption of Vucic’s government but the Chinese Communist Party.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
An entire realm of talented pianists were not given enough ado and were sometimes sniffed at.
—The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
The sweet interaction comes after much ado has been made about rumors of a splintered cast, prompting mass fan speculation largely after Isaacs himself hinted to behind-the-scenes tension amid the grueling filming process, which took part for the better part of a year on-location in Thailand.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 May 2025
But the biggest sign that Belgrade was much ado about nothing is that nobody, not one protester, even mentioned the likeliest cause behind the collapse: not the corruption of Vucic’s government but the Chinese Communist Party.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ado
Noun
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Play was delayed for several minutes when a spectator needed medical attention after Alcaraz noticed the commotion in the stands.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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There followed a small commotion of friendliness—apologies, laughter—after which we were led to our seats and sent a free passion-fruit donut.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
Noun
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So what’s all the fuss about a 51 year old when there are much older spirits about?—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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On a hot afternoon, who isn’t hoping to mix intriguing drinks with a minimum of fuss?—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Getting pulled over and receiving a ticket can put a damper on a road trip in a hurry.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The first New Jersey State Constitution, like many others written during the early months of the Revolutionary War, was drafted in a hurry.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The crane tariffs aren’t the only punitive USTR measures on China causing a stir.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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Late in the fourth quarter, Reese's actions caused a stir.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving someone with a gun, according to the department’s initial news release.—
Laura Bauer
July 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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According to Bessette, a preliminary investigation found that a disturbance outside involving a group of individuals led to the shooting.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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Especially given the turmoil with the other edge rushers, eyes are focused on seeing if Murphy looks like the same underachiever from the first two years or a blossoming athletic specimen.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The turmoil points to a clash on competing visions over how to run the economy.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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“Ado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ado. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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