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commotion - A state of confused and noisy disturbance

A commotion ran through the crowd as the home team intercepted the ball.

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throng - (of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area)

The massive crowd thronged into the stadium to cheer on their country's Olympic athletes.

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industrious - To work very hard

The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.

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spree - A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind

When she got her Christmas bonus, Penny went on a shopping spree.

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swarm - (of insects) move in or form a swarm

The thousands of locusts swarmed until they blocked out most of the sky.

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Expedite - To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.

He asked the clerk to expedite his passport application because of his urgent travel needs.

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surge - A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide

A surge of people broke through the barriers as the police tried to hold them back.

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frisky - Playful and full of energy

Janie's puppy was so frisky that playing with him was like a full-time job.

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tizzy - A state of nervous excitement or agitation

Sally was in a tizzy as she awaited the results of her job application.

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perky - Cheerful and lively

One reason that Ellen Degeneres is so popular is her upbeat and perky attitude.

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bustle - Excited activity and movement

In big cities, the bustle of people rushing to work is a common sight.

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boisterous - (of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

After winning the Super Bowl, the football team celebrated in a boisterous manner.