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
That incident raised similar questions about enclosure security at Korean zoos.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Why This Wolf Matters Beyond the Headlines Neukgu isn’t just any zoo animal.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
A little zoo along the Rio Honda in Montebello.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 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
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Why This Wolf Matters Beyond the Headlines Neukgu isn’t just any zoo animal.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
A little zoo along the Rio Honda in Montebello.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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This decision to stop progress on Be Fri came in late 2023, months after Toy Story prequel movie Lightyear was a box office misfire in light of right-wing pundits causing commotion over its same-gender kiss.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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The high-gloss finish of each nail also deserves some commotion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, 57 percent of acreage uses no-till or conservation tillage, minimizing soil disturbance to reduce erosion, improve water infiltration and lower fuel use.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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An active weather pattern returns by the end of the week due to a southerly wind, an increase in moisture, and a few different disturbances.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But that could get much worse in a hurry if prices rise sharply.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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However, these champions are not in a hurry to achieve this remarkable feat.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Simply gather all the ingredients, pile everything into your slow cooker, stir, and set.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The public-private project has caused a stir in Charlestown.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Country Thunder 2026 has landed in Arizona for four days of music and fun at AZ Talio Ranch near Florence.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Smart poked fun at her winning streak in a 2024 acceptance speech.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 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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Twelve destinies searching for peace and belonging, while the house remains a haven through decades of turmoil.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Others aren’t so sure, pointing to the long hiatus, the off-screen turmoil and a television landscape that no longer moves in lockstep.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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One is beautiful and famous the world over; the other is even more beautiful yet content not to have to put up with all the fuss and attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the first phase of curbside construction isn’t expected to cause much fuss for drivers.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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