WELTERS Synonyms: 223 Similar and Opposite Words

welters 1 of 2

noun

plural of welter

as in commotions

a state of noisy, confused activity there was a welter of pushing and shoving as people rushed to grab the best seats for the outdoor concert

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as in varieties

an unorganized collection or mixture of various things a welter of junk in the closet, most of which needed to be thrown out

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as in hells

a state in which everything is out of order the claim that a troop withdrawal would plunge the country into a welter of anarchy and endless civil war

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welters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of welter

as in wallows

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Noun

Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 8 Feb. 2026

Definition of commotions

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Some pear varieties need a compatible second variety nearby for pollination, says Spoonemore, so always check the pollination requirements before buying one.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
Over centuries, hundreds of thousands of varieties and cultivars have been bred from them, making the plant family one of the largest in the world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of varieties

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An episode of septicemia, with its hells and paradises, its nightmares and hallucinations, transforms Borges into a story writer.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
The Avici hell is the lowest and most terrible level of the eight hot hells of Buddhism, where those who’ve committed serious crimes (like parricide) must face constant suffering.

— Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

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Other wildlife experts support Geist’s contention that wallows are used primarily by mature bulls, and some scientists feel that the wallow is a mark of advertisement or a dominance display.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026
Gaudette used a series of AI tools — and not a single actor, producer or crew member — to tell his tender story of a man who, for all his travails, hardly wallows in his station.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026

Definition of wallows

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The smallest robot was the most agile of the three, and the largest one was the best at maintaining its trajectory when faced with disturbances meant to throw it off course.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
In response to the disturbances, The Rotunda increased security at the space.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of disturbances

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The Australian singer-songwriter seeks to strike a balance between life’s contradictions, desires and messes through raw lyrics, deceptively relaxed jangle rock and woozy folk-pop.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
To prevent excessive messes in your microwave, cover your food with a paper towel or a microwave-safe splatter guard.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026

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The line shuffles forward quickly, and my heart knots in my chest as Heartfillers are dosed to each person up ahead.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
In the clip, Dawkins shuffles out onto the field with no shirt, a pair of Crocs and a clear plastic bag ready to get the ol' inside-out treatment.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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