as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
quite a corroboree when Britain's royal couple paid a visit to Sydney
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Recent Examples of corroboree
Kosch recently sequenced the genome of the southern corroboree — a black and brilliantly yellow frog of which 50 or fewer survive in the wild.
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Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
In Australia, the tiny black-and-yellow Southern corroboree frog was nearly pushed to extinction by the fungus.
—Jonathan Kolby, National Geographic, 7 Apr. 2016
The late Lin Onus's paintings depict water lilies -- the habitat of the southern corroboree frog, of which there are now fewer than 100 in the world.
—Leanne Mirandilla, CNN, 2 July 2017
In Australia, the tiny black-and-yellow Southern corroboree frog was nearly pushed to extinction by the fungus.
—Jonathan Kolby, National Geographic, 7 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corroboree
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After all the commotion loading the swordfish, there was lots of blood in the water, and Ofield was worried about sharks coming to claim their prize.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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Consider keeping your pets in a quiet room away from the commotion and from open doors.Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Officers were called around 7:45 p.m. Sunday to Sutter Street, off South First Street, in the city’s Washington-Guadalupe neighborhood for a report of a family disturbance at a home.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The National Hurricane Center has been monitoring an area of disturbance for several days, though the chances of formation have lingered at around 20 percent for the next seven days.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The director of The Seed of the Sacred Fig — now Germany’s official submission for Best International Feature Film — Rasoulof caused a stir earlier this year when his film, his 10th, was selected for Cannes.Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
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LaGuardia’s furry fugitive is not the only raccoon to have caused a stir this year.Sara Smart, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
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Not everyone wants to host a grand feast for Thanksgiving — some folks prefer a takeout meal, while others would rather skip the fuss of hosting entirely.Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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See what the fuss is about at The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, its tasting room serving elevated tavern fare and cocktails.Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Keep scrolling to shop these fashion finds, but hurry, sizes are already selling out.Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Mashing the gas, the 27-year-old E60 lurched forward and eliminated the gap in a hurry.Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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Happy Thanksgiving to all! — Steve Daniels, editorial board member This year has been filled with election turmoil and other big news events.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Some investors who foresee global turmoil roiling markets may prefer to avoid individual company stocks altogether, and bet instead on volatility and uncertainty itself.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Some memories are amusing — Bonhoeffer’s visit to Black nightclubs and church services during a 1930s New York visit fuels his desire to make a joyful noise unto the Lord.Joe Leydon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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The company’s noise cancellation system is applicable to the other markets.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Then Gordon Gano started singing, his vocals submerged in the bass-heavy clatter.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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From there things just keep happening, as one event unfolds into another in a headlong rush amid the incessant clatter of plates and pans and the machine spitting out endless order tickets.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Corroboree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroboree. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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