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
Step aside, children — this Easter egg hunt is for zoo animals only.
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ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The zoo's veterinary staff conducted a full medical evaluation, including blood tests, a CT scan, and a physical examination.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The story, however, doesn’t prevent gorillas from being the first animal Smart visits when going to a zoo.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Helga Happ, who runs a reptile zoo in Klagenfurt that Kathrin has supported, tells me that Kathrin first visited the zoo as a child.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The zoo's veterinary staff conducted a full medical evaluation, including blood tests, a CT scan, and a physical examination.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The story, however, doesn’t prevent gorillas from being the first animal Smart visits when going to a zoo.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Helga Happ, who runs a reptile zoo in Klagenfurt that Kathrin has supported, tells me that Kathrin first visited the zoo as a child.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for zoo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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Team parents were staying at our hotel where there was a commotion in the lobby.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Crystal Police Department said between 75 and 150 children caused the commotion at Becker Park earlier this week.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Emotions could impact your plans for fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 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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Now, using motions somewhat similar to those, your task is to see a tennis ball coming, and use your racket to hit it back over the net.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those crises required two large IMF deals supported by tens of billions of dollars in Gulf aid and investments, reflecting a long-standing view among Gulf capitals that stability in the most populous Arab country is key to preventing wider turmoil.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Kara Ng, senior economist at Zillow Home Loans, said the mortgage-rate shock, fueled by bond market turmoil linked to the war in Iran, could stall the spring housing market if the conflict drags on.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
2 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 9 Apr. 2026.
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