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
After purchasing land in Warrensburg, Clark began building a private ranch designed as a personal zoo for his own enjoyment.
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
While the species has large teeth and tusks, pygmy hippos in the wild tend to be shy and flee when threatened in the wild, unlike their larger relative, zoo officials said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Mom on Reddit expresses concerns about letting her mother-in-law take her 2-year old to the zoo.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 13 June 2025
The pair never went very far, which is consistent with normal otter territorial behavior, according to the zoo.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
While the species has large teeth and tusks, pygmy hippos in the wild tend to be shy and flee when threatened in the wild, unlike their larger relative, zoo officials said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Mom on Reddit expresses concerns about letting her mother-in-law take her 2-year old to the zoo.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 13 June 2025
The pair never went very far, which is consistent with normal otter territorial behavior, according to the zoo.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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Noem stopped speaking for a brief moment during the commotion, then immediately continued.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Press became aware of West’s presence when there was a loud commotion outside the courtroom and a figure in a white-on-white denim outfit was spotted entering the public entrance at the 500 Pearl Street Courthouse.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The talk started in earnest in the fall of 2023, although even then there were signs of potential long-term disturbance.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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What To Know On June 12, four individuals escaped and entered Delaney Hall following reports of disturbances related to the food quality and conditions inside the facility.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
Noun
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View Recipe 08 of 10 Skillet Taco Pie Need to feed a crowd in a hurry?—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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Kourtney Kardashian is another celebrity who wasn’t in a hurry to move in with her husband Travis Barker.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Later on, Zegler caused a stir with politically divisive social media posts about the 2024 presidential election.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Ohtani’s return to pitching caused a stir around Chavez Ravine.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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But inside the sanctuary of the studio walls, having fun felt like its own act of vengeance.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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This clip has reached 39 million views as of Friday, leading to memes on X poking fun at the interaction.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
Noun
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The emotional emptiness can feel unbearable, and the practical demands only add to the turmoil, often leaving the surviving spouse feeling lost and helpless.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Bob Vander Weide, then team president and son-in-law to Rich DeVos, was on the outs — the casualty of a divorce from the owner’s daughter and a franchise in turmoil.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, racket sports were top of mind in Milan.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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Squint, and an MLM racket doesn’t look all that different from the work of an influencer or telemarketer or door-to-door-salesman.—
Lora Kelley,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The deep pockets add both style and practicality—great for a mom to put her card and keys in without the fuss of a purse.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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Through all that high entertainment, Spaun went out in the morning with hardly a fuss and nary a bogey.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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