as in disturbances
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 zoos
There are regular field trips to zoos, amusement parks, and Kennedy Space Center.
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Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
This includes amusement parks and water parks, of course, but also nightlife activities, zoos, arcades, and festivals.
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
In the end, Sanz-Royo and her colleagues got 18 white rhino teeth from three French zoos.
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ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
In the meantime, money spent on hitting Six Flags or Long Island’s Adventureland on the weekend is what’s getting cut from the budget in favor of cheaper activities like escape rooms and zoos.
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HubSpot,
1 June 2026
On average, rhinos live 30 to 35 years in zoos, according to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.
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Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
Officials say similar calls were made against other zoos across the country.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Taxidermy would become the visual medium par excellence illustrating European expansion—one far more accessible to a broader crowd than anything in books, private collections, or even early zoos.
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Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
Since then, more than 1,600 turtles have been released with the help of zoos.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
This includes amusement parks and water parks, of course, but also nightlife activities, zoos, arcades, and festivals.
—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
In the end, Sanz-Royo and her colleagues got 18 white rhino teeth from three French zoos.
—
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
In the meantime, money spent on hitting Six Flags or Long Island’s Adventureland on the weekend is what’s getting cut from the budget in favor of cheaper activities like escape rooms and zoos.
—
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
On average, rhinos live 30 to 35 years in zoos, according to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.
—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
Officials say similar calls were made against other zoos across the country.
—
Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Taxidermy would become the visual medium par excellence illustrating European expansion—one far more accessible to a broader crowd than anything in books, private collections, or even early zoos.
—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
Since then, more than 1,600 turtles have been released with the help of zoos.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoos
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While Earth's storms can last hours or days, these cosmic disturbances can unfold over millions of years and span thousands of light-years.
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Until then, scientists generally associated major space-weather disturbances with periods of intense solar and geomagnetic activity.
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Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.
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The humming or reversing noises are universal, though the sounds used may vary depending on the manufacturer.
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And each has its own distinct sound effects, engine and brake noises that match their real cars.
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The investigators determined that external factors such as nearby construction, sinkholes, and hurricanes or storm surges did not contribute to the building’s failure.
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Anyone who lives along the coast knows the sheer power of hurricanes and tropical storms.
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Dancers in tennis skirts twirled around with rackets while breaking to move plants and shovel dirt.
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One of the roots of the Sicilian mafia was the private protection rackets that formed in the mining regions.
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Tinky Winky, the purple Teletubby who was ensnared in controversy in 1999 when televangelist Jerry Falwell accused it of being gay (and yet rumors still linger on…), led moves with Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po all joining in on the fun.
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The Orange Walk put on by devotees of the Netherlands national team — and more than a few locals joining in for fun — was a party from start to finish, and everyone was involved.
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For instance, a number of residential buildings will feature a covered walking area with rows of columns.
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Common examples include squats, deadlifts, chest presses, rows and shoulder presses.
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Refrigerated pie crust helps this pie come together with just a few stirs of the whisk.
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“Zoos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoos. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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