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 Moment Neukgu Was Found Authorities finally located Neukgu in the Anyeong-dong area and captured him early Friday after an hours-long search, according to city and zoo officials.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Sumatran tigers are considered critically endangered, with fewer than 600 remaining in the wild, according to the zoo.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
D'Amelio compiled various clips from her trip to the zoo in a TikTok posted on Friday, April 3.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The zoo is accredited by the Association Of Zoos And Aquariums and has a dedicated conservation effort.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Sumatran tigers are considered critically endangered, with fewer than 600 remaining in the wild, according to the zoo.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
D'Amelio compiled various clips from her trip to the zoo in a TikTok posted on Friday, April 3.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The zoo is accredited by the Association Of Zoos And Aquariums and has a dedicated conservation effort.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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With all of the commotion made about his on-base streak being snapped, his performance on the mound was almost an afterthought.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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From its location away from the courtroom, the jury heard a commotion.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The arrest came days after he was arrested in the nearby city of Concord after allegedly causing a disturbance at a prep school, the Concord Police Department (CPD) confirmed to PEOPLE at the time.—
Jeff Nelson,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The incident stemmed from a domestic disturbance.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Edmonton’s Kris Knoblauch, McDavid’s former junior coach, has accumulated playoff seasoning in a hurry himself.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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If the ping-pong balls bounce its way, the chance to draft AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson or Cameron Boozer would change the temperature of the rebuild in a hurry.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In Episode 2, Cassie dresses like a baby and sucks on a pacifier, which caused quite a stir online.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bakelite handles stay comfortable and cool on the stovetop for better control with every stir and saute, while the wobble-free construction provides extra strength and helps distribute heat evenly for consistent cooking.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The album is full of strange, brilliant contradictions; Oklou slides masterfully between fun and eccentricity, pump and pathos.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, make plans for future vacations, fun outings and anything to do with playful activities with kids or sports.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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In footage shared by the BBC on X, Medvedev, who suffered a 6-0 6-0 loss during the 49-minute match, was filmed smashing up his tennis racket six times and angrily tossing it across the court.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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He was fined $30,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and an additional $12,500 for racket abuse.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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But the persona turmoil behind this transformational figure has in many ways remained hidden from view.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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But the stock market is brushing off the turmoil.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Although there are fancier and allegedly more pet-friendly air fresheners out there, this one is affordable, effective, and fuss-free.—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Nineteen even-strength saves, five power-play saves, no muss, no fuss.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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