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 nine kingfishers hatched in various zoos and facilities across the United States, then were transported to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, to be hand-reared by keepers.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Marilyn Jackson is the president and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, the only organization representing the entire museum field, from art and history museums to science centers and zoos.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Part of his business was selling exotic animals to zoos, including two rare manatees purchased by the New York Aquarium in 1904.
—Jeremy Drouin, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
The bored petting zoo attendant who hands over a white rabbit to Ramsey certainly doesn’t clock them from their front-row appearances at Dior.
—Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Marilyn Jackson is the president and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, the only organization representing the entire museum field, from art and history museums to science centers and zoos.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Part of his business was selling exotic animals to zoos, including two rare manatees purchased by the New York Aquarium in 1904.
—Jeremy Drouin, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
The bored petting zoo attendant who hands over a white rabbit to Ramsey certainly doesn’t clock them from their front-row appearances at Dior.
—Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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The man identified by authorities as Mutu is seen grabbing the girl’s arms and forcing them to her sides as neighbors responded to the commotion and confronted him.—
Diego Mendoza and Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actress explains that after all that commotion, her son refused to walk home with shoes on.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Summary Several supplements may help with perimenopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety, stress, bone density loss, and more.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to police, Levy started the disturbance inside Baires Grill, the Miami Herald reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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But that money ran out in a hurry, state records show, with the majority of it, 67%, going to ranchers whose wolves were killed by the Whaleback pack.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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In a hurry, Mr. Trump is now considering firing Mr. Powell.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 Apr. 2025
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This case is still causing a stir in international law, with people discussing expropriation and investor rights—issues that the Russian elite relegated to afterthoughts to protect political concerns.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Trump created a new stir on a related matter at Monday’s meeting.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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While there’s no doubt the videos feature cute little ones and are intended just for laughs, mental health professionals say what some parents view as harmless fun may actually be affecting children in unplanned ways.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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While the podcast segment saw the co-hosts poking fun at his views, the internet did not hold back in its response.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The number comes as Trump's varying tariffs plan has led to market turmoil and raised fears about an impending recession.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The wooden elements, for example, were crafted to evoke the iconic pleats of a tennis skirt while referencing an old racket.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Last year, the Justice Department charged five men with running a pandemic-era racket that falsely billed Medicare and another federal program $65 million for genetic and COVID-19 testing that prosecutors said were not medically necessary.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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This gift is perfect for the mom who wants to look her best without the fuss or time commitment of traditional styling methods.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Slip-on sneakers are a non-negotiable for me on a road trip — no laces, no fuss, just an easy style that works from rest stop to restaurant.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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