as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the post office is always a zoo the day that tax returns are due
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Recent Examples of zoo
Three adorable mountain lion kittens are recovering after being rescued from their hiding place under a vehicle, California zoo officials reported.
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Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and has raised more than $1 million for elephant conservation through admissions, according to the organization.
—Katie Langford, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
There’s also a petting zoo, movie theater, e-bikes, pools, hot tubs, and a spa at the full-service dude ranch, and an activity concierge and handy phone app help keep everyone in the family busy and on schedule.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
On Friday, January 31, the 38-year-old actress gave fans their first peek at her 1-year-old son, Luai, in a series of Instagram photos capturing sweet family moments — including a day at the zoo.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and has raised more than $1 million for elephant conservation through admissions, according to the organization.
—Katie Langford, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
There’s also a petting zoo, movie theater, e-bikes, pools, hot tubs, and a spa at the full-service dude ranch, and an activity concierge and handy phone app help keep everyone in the family busy and on schedule.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
On Friday, January 31, the 38-year-old actress gave fans their first peek at her 1-year-old son, Luai, in a series of Instagram photos capturing sweet family moments — including a day at the zoo.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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More than 24 hours later, it was stolen, but a commotion soon followed.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Chappell Roan had come up, and there was a lot of commotion as there is on these carpets.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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According to the preliminary investigation, officers responded about 10 p.m. to a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance involving a weapon at a home in the 4300 block of Laurel Avenue in the Riss Lake neighborhood on Kansas City’s East Side, according to the highway patrol’s statement.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2025
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The incident began shortly after the officers received a report of a man causing a disturbance at the bar and allegedly biting a security guard.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In high school sports, things can change in a hurry.—
Todd Abeln,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Thursday night, a tie game after the first period turned one-sided in a hurry, as the Seattle Kraken scored four goals in less than six minutes and cruised to a 6-2 win at Climate Pledge Arena.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The big picture: This isn't the first time the use of AI at graduation has caused a stir on campus.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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This caused a stir since Portnoy endorsed Donald Trump, and Swift was an outspoken supporter of opposing candidate Kamala Harris.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Reynolds has been with the organization for nine years and says Swift has brought a fun, new energy to the team.—
Ehsan Kassim,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Does giving up a Saturday morning to be a youth official seem like fun to you?—
Colin Fleming,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her testimony provided fresh insight into her views on presidential power and the Education Department's role in overseeing K-12 schools and colleges, and her take on the ongoing turmoil at the agency she is expected to manage.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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What is Temporary Protected Status? TPS is a federal program that gives temporary deportation protections and work permits to people in the U.S. from countries in turmoil.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Trump's latest self-enrichment racket has been to sue the media.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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This [racket and strings pairing] is definitely the combination for the foreseeable feature.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Here's what the locals think 04:30 9 minute read Published 6:00 AM EST, Sun February 9, 2025 Nuuk, Greenland CNN — The comings and goings at Greenland’s new international airport in its capital Nuuk look a bit different of late, as journalists like me come here to see what all the fuss is about.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Dying follows three terminally ill individuals and their families in the last months of their lives, presenting these people with a minimum of fuss and sentiment.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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