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
The Oakland Zoo rescued Mia and another tiger named Lola from a roadside zoo in Oklahoma in 2022.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
Narongwit said the zoo intends to pursue all available legal action.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Under the plan, the nearly century-old zoo is slated to operate as usual through Labor Day.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Last September, the council approved a targeted amendment to the zoo’s lease to allow the zoo to start charging for parking in its lots.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
Narongwit said the zoo intends to pursue all available legal action.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Under the plan, the nearly century-old zoo is slated to operate as usual through Labor Day.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Last September, the council approved a targeted amendment to the zoo’s lease to allow the zoo to start charging for parking in its lots.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for zoo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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His neighbors and roommates overheard the commotion from the shooting.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The vocals twitch as a backflipping commotion takes over the streets.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At Usangu Expedition Camp in Tanzania, for example, guides have replaced bright spotlights with thermal cameras so guests can observe critters with minimal disturbance.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Even the current first-line oral treatment, fexinidazole, must be taken for 10 days and comes with severe side effects such as nausea, vomiting and heart-rhythm disturbances.—
Fran Kritz,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kellner grounds into another double play, bringing up the seventh in a hurry.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Boozer had the presence of mind, though, to get his own rebound off the block and pass the ball back out to his brother rather than trying to throw up another shot in a hurry.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take a look at some of the stellar hand mixers that created a stir.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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No kitchen is complete without a skillet, and this well-sized model is perfect for searing, stir-frying, sauteing and more.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guests who visit are treated to a fun camp-like experience, albeit a step up from traditional camping, thanks to modern amenities, a restaurant serving up regional specialties crafted with local ingredients, and ADA-compliant rooms so those of all mobility needs can stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Penn has five players from Illinois on the team, and that has added an element of fun to the matchup.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Often that game involved two rackets and a ball.—
Pablo Scheffer,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the racket, Stone is a dedicated San Diego Padres fan.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rizvi’s The Great Shamsuddin Family is a social satire set over the course of a single day in Delhi, following a writer racing to meet a crucial deadline while managing her family’s escalating turmoil.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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On today’s Big Take podcast, a look at how Iran could throw energy supplies into turmoil even after shooting stops.—
David Gura,
Bloomberg,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When the intruder enters the nest, there's no aggression or fuss.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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Besides receiving the attention from the ever-dwindling number of farmers in our country, the Farm Bill cycle usually comes and goes every five years without anyone raising much of a fuss.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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