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
Updates will be shared through the zoo’s website and social media accounts.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Captive elephants remain a sometimes controversial topic, and the zoo’s herd is a mix of rescues and births, but the goal was to create a space where humans are at once removed and don’t impede on the relative free-roaming ability of the animals by keeping guests largely elevated.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Spike has fathered three other calves at other zoos but none survived, the zoo said.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Savanna was born in 2012 at Mast Farm, the zoo's offsite cheetah breeding facility.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Captive elephants remain a sometimes controversial topic, and the zoo’s herd is a mix of rescues and births, but the goal was to create a space where humans are at once removed and don’t impede on the relative free-roaming ability of the animals by keeping guests largely elevated.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Spike has fathered three other calves at other zoos but none survived, the zoo said.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Savanna was born in 2012 at Mast Farm, the zoo's offsite cheetah breeding facility.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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Several residents and visitors at the scene came out of their units to see what was going on as a result of the commotion in the parking lot.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The incursion feels pointed, but before two Sikh immigrants can be whisked away — men who have lived there a decade or longer — a slight commotion begins.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The incident that led to the murder charge occurred in May 2015, when Proctor and another LAPD officer, Jonathan Kawahara, responded to calls about Glenn and his dog causing a disturbance in Venice Beach.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Both the Emmy-winning actress and her husband have been arrested in the past on domestic-disturbance charges.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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After Webb, the certainty in the rotation drops off in a hurry.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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It’s brought a little joy and self-care back to a part of my routine that usually happens in a hurry.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
6 Feb. 2026
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Using fresh ingredients and whole spices, from his signature butter chicken and mango curry to a Thai-Indo fusion chicken stir fry, paired perfectly with his homemade chai or mango lassi.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Off the heat stir in green portions of green onions and beef.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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It must be understood that historical references to this team are like prompts on an online dating profile — not under any circumstances to be taken seriously, but a fun jumping off point.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each detail represented the young princess’s developing aesthetic—one that was vibrant, feminine, and fun.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The same company makes racket strings for sports such as tennis, racquetball, badminton and, of course, squash.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Drummers set up their kits along bridges and street corners and make a joyful racket.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to the official readouts, Xi and Putin appeared to be projecting a strong united front, with Moscow calling bilateral relations an important stabilizing factor at a time of growing global turmoil.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Gold prices climbed after major central banks added to their reserves and investors rushed to buy the traditional safe-haven asset amid global political turmoil.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Then, without much fuss, group two starts to prepare for their talent show.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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What’s behind all the fuss, of almost 180k glowing reviews on Amazon?—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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