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 giraffe started on an oral steroid treatment, but this isn’t a long-term solution, and the zoo staff had to get creative.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The baby's arrival isn't just a big deal not only for the proud parents, but also for the zoo since this is the first pygmy hippo calf ever born there.
—Sarah Scanlan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The zoo employees are using their specialist knowledge to help the Talbert House.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
The military has set up a last line of defense to prevent the hybrid creatures from escaping the zoo in the final scene of the maze.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The baby's arrival isn't just a big deal not only for the proud parents, but also for the zoo since this is the first pygmy hippo calf ever born there.
—Sarah Scanlan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The zoo employees are using their specialist knowledge to help the Talbert House.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
The military has set up a last line of defense to prevent the hybrid creatures from escaping the zoo in the final scene of the maze.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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The commotion has come as a surprise to Cooke, who didn’t foresee her role as such a divisive one.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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The child’s father had arrived home shortly before the incident occurred and heard a commotion in the bedroom, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical disturbance in the central Atlantic for potential development this week.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Kp is an index used to indicate the severity of the global magnetic disturbances in near-Earth space, NOAA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Someone in a hurry could skim the key points, while others could dive into detailed FAQs and links to studies.—
Kristine Johnson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In addition to his pass coverage, which includes a pair of pass breakups, Scott also has three tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With a swish of a wand and stir of a cauldron, Practical Magic 2 has officially wrapped production, star Nicole Kidman announced today on Instagram.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The apples do release some juices, so give it a good stir before serving.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here are a few other new names to know, old names to remember, broadcast predictions and fun matchups to set the Thursday pregame off right.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Most Novelty House beds are incredibly fun, and this tree house design will delight anyone who gets to sleep within its walls.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The protections for people fleeing turmoil in their home countries were always meant to be temporary, and the Department of Homeland Security has the power to revoke them without court interference, the Justice Department said in a court filing.—
Michael Casey,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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This administration is trying to thrust our country into turmoil in order to reap power for themselves.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Flagg never picked up a racket but stopped by to help Nowitzki raise money for children dealing with illness, poverty, abuse and neglect.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Commercial dishwashers also make quite the racket.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That all of the fuss of hiring a world-class manager might actually be worth it.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The star’s grooming routine is no fuss.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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