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
When Bernie was out of town, Brown, who was in his early 20s, would do things like take the youngster to the zoo.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Pathology results are pending for both animals, according to the zoo.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Here are free admission days at Milwaukee's museums and the zoo.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Running path: Canal, over the White River and toward the zoo.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2025
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Pathology results are pending for both animals, according to the zoo.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Here are free admission days at Milwaukee's museums and the zoo.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Running path: Canal, over the White River and toward the zoo.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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During the commotion, the agent’s shaky cellphone video shows houses along the street and views of the sky.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the heat of the moment, though, Certa was clearly walking after one of the officials, but Shrewsberry came barreling in as the official turned around to see the commotion.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In 2021, the California Coastal Commission said the display should be moved from La Jolla Cove, citing potential disturbance of sea lions at Point La Jolla and a failure of organizers to secure necessary permitting in time.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fatigue, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, appetite changes and social withdrawal are also red flags, in addition to thoughts about dying or suicidal ideations.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Asked who currently has the edge on the course, Smith doesn’t hesitate a beat but graciously allows that the current skills gap could close in a hurry.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In 2026, Trump will again dominate, a president in a hurry to reshape the global order.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
19 Jan. 2026
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After a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Chelsea on November 1, a scoreline that does not reflect Tottenham’s ineptitude that day, Van de Ven and Djed Spence caused a stir by ignoring Frank’s attempts to keep the duo on the pitch to applaud the fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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For Indiana’s part, their Heisman-winning quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, grew up in the 305, so his grand return to the city is also causing a stir among locals.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2026
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There will be educational information and fun activities.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy the theater, movies, sports events and fun activities with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nike has signed pickleball phenom Anna Leigh Waters in a head-to-toe deal aligned with its approach to sponsorship across racket sports, including the lucrative business of tennis fashion.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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McAdams, by contrast, makes a giddy racket that betrays feelings her characters can neither fully understand nor contain.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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After Vance's visit, Walz said the federal government was to blame for the turmoil.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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The ensuing political turmoil and power vacuum in the country tarnished its international image and rattled its diplomacy and financial markets.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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While bars rely on a deep fryer, that’s just too much fuss and mess for most of us.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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