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furor

[ fyoor-awr, -er ]

noun

  1. a general outburst of enthusiasm, excitement, controversy, or the like.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. a prevailing fad, mania, or craze.
  3. fury; rage; madness.

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of furor1

First recorded in 1425–75; from Latin: “a raging”; replacing late Middle English fureor, from Middle French
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On one thing both sides in the furor agree — the Iowa poll results got major coverage in the media.

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But the lack of definitive information about the phenomena, coupled with the lack of public trust in institutions and the viral spread of claims on social media, has created a furor.

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In his first extended interview about the furor, Soon-Shiong depicted himself as an unflinching protector of journalistic balance, one who is betting that a moderate, nonideological viewpoint is the best path forward.

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The garbage truck photo-op came after a furor surrounding the use of the word "garbage" in the last full week of the presidential campaign.

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Biden, seeking to cool the furor, issued a clarification in an X post shortly afterwards.

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