ZOOS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

zoos

noun

plural of zoo

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 Donate Your Pumpkins Animal sanctuaries, zoos, and farms sometimes take pumpkin donations to feed their animals. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026 That’s where conservation efforts, like the one Williams works on with zoos across Texas, play an important role. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026 The surrogate bighorn ewes, most of which Schubarth bought from zoos in Canada and Colorado, were selected for their ability to carry the hybrid lamb. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026 The four-year program is designed to prep students for a myriad of fields — modern theme park design firms work not only on new attractions but readily contribute to museums, zoos, immersive marketing events and more. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Visitors to several zoos and wildlife parks around the world have tried to enter tiger enclosures. — CBS News, 10 Oct. 2026 The Aquarium of the Pacific oversees the tadpole-to-frog metamorphosis of hundreds of tadpoles sent from the Los Angeles and San Diego zoos, which bred them. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 The birth of the red panda cub is part of the national Red Panda Species Survival Plan, a program dedicated to maintaining a healthy population of the species in zoos across the United States. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026 That might mean team meals in town, visits to memorials and zoos and just mingling with locals — anything to pick up on a city’s vibe. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Disturbing the peace … The measurements found that the ionospheric disturbances resulting from the Artemis II launch were more significant than any caused by other rocket launches to date.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Such disturbances could become more problematic as powerful rocket launches become more frequent, Lin told the publication.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of disturbances

Noun

There’s some clear compression going on that doesn’t leave my voice anywhere close to broadcast quality, but at least folks on the other end of a call won’t be trying to parse my voice from all the noises around me.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
The president has occasionally made noises about making deals, but the political incentives ahead of the 2028 presidential election are for both sides to dig in.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of noises

Noun

Their rackets—plunder, opium trafficking, and much else—were often run not by members of established yakuza gangs but by fixers and political operators who exploited their connections with the Imperial Japanese Army.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Those trunks held an eclectic assortment of products including tennis rackets, fishing rods, golf bags and men’s ties, dress shirts and suits.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of rackets

Noun

Mississippi and Florida are the next two most vulnerable states due to their exposure to hurricanes.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Beyond the national political environment, the race has centered on issues including high prices and the cost of homeowners insurance, a particularly salient issue in a state with a history of being ravaged by hurricanes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of hurricanes

Noun

For another fun twist on ice-queen glam, take a cue from Zara Larsson and pile on the shimmery silver-white shadow accented with rhinestones in lieu of snowflakes, or perhaps a fresh platinum blonde hair color à la Serena Williams.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026
But even the hardest-to-please folks are usually thrilled with a techy gift that makes their life easier, more convenient or just more fun.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fun

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