zoos

noun

Definition of zoosnext
plural of zoo
as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity the post office is always a zoo the day that tax returns are due

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  1. disturbances
  2. hurricanes
  3. noises
  4. fun
Noun
  • According to The Sun, the RT-G’s AI capabilities include facial recognition to identify known criminals and detect disturbances.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • However, there are few states that are more threatened than Florida, where nearly 75% of residents live in coastal areas impacted by rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and relentless heat.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The year of 2024 also saw several hurricanes ravage entire communities, and demand for that real estate will reflect that history.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurricanes
Noun
  • Owners can do a number of things to relieve this type of anxiety in dogs, such as leaving a long-lasting chew toy with them when leaving and keeping the radio on to muffle outside noises.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, these noises often signal breathing struggles, which are indicative of serious health and welfare issues stemming from selective breeding.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of noises
Noun
  • The Trump campaign staff members seemed to be having a lot more fun than the Democrats in the room.
    Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Perhaps the most fun and festive are our annual cookie swap traditions when friends and family members bake and share their most impressive cookies.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of fun
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