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riotous

[rahy-uh-tuhs] / ˈraɪ ə təs /


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Earlier, the second semi-final kicked off with Bulgarian singer Dara, who burst onto the stage in a riotous blur of chair choreography and ferocious hair tossing.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

For thousands of young fans, who swarmed the band’s outlaw concerts under blighted freeways during the pandemic, Dead City are a cathartic social phenomenon that’s reignited a riotous punk rock subculture in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Parrish told ProPublica she had collected evidence that “shows ongoing and persistent activity” outside the facility that under statute and police directive “would be considered riotous, unlawful assembly and/or disorderly conduct.”

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2025

To attendees, it is a riotous holiday event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

He lost the urge to be riotous and felt calm again.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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