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
The departure was recommended by the Lion Species Survival Plan, which guides lion management for many zoos, according to Hardwick.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Today, that program is up and running thanks to help from zoos in Maryland and Ohio, where these programs are located.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Females with childcare responsibilities tended to live longer than males in zoos.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
However, because the animals' natural habitats share some overlap and both have similarly docile dispositions, zoos often group howlers and capybaras together.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
To compare longevity in mammals and birds, the team on the study used records of 1,176 bird and mammal species in zoos around the world.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Michael Fouraker, executive director of the Fort Worth Zoo and founding president of the IEF, told the Star-Telegram in 2023 that the number of elephants in zoos across the country has also declined.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Other female African elephants in zoos have lived longer than Ruth.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Although a few were sent to German, British and Dutch zoos, most attempts to establish quagga breeding programs were largely unsuccessful.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Today, that program is up and running thanks to help from zoos in Maryland and Ohio, where these programs are located.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Females with childcare responsibilities tended to live longer than males in zoos.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
However, because the animals' natural habitats share some overlap and both have similarly docile dispositions, zoos often group howlers and capybaras together.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
To compare longevity in mammals and birds, the team on the study used records of 1,176 bird and mammal species in zoos around the world.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Michael Fouraker, executive director of the Fort Worth Zoo and founding president of the IEF, told the Star-Telegram in 2023 that the number of elephants in zoos across the country has also declined.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Other female African elephants in zoos have lived longer than Ruth.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Although a few were sent to German, British and Dutch zoos, most attempts to establish quagga breeding programs were largely unsuccessful.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoos
Noun
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Cornell would arrive at the scene of these disturbances in a suit and tie, carrying a bag containing notepads, tape recorders, cameras and, on occasion, other, homemade instruments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The works, which were still under video surveillance, sat unopened all weekend, with no unusual disturbances recorded.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As storms slow down, there is potential for more hurricanes to be like Harvey.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her daughter’s doctor (Bronstein) is openly antagonistic and makes noises about a change in care, whatever that means.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The Labour government has made the right kinds of noises.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But what the Mets really specialized in was stealing, robbing banks, selling drugs, planting evidence, doing Mob hits and selling civil-service exams, among other rackets.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Company’s rackets included gambling, human trafficking, marijuana trafficking and labor corruption.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A lot of fun, very comedic movie.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Enter the 2025 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Trail Special Edition; Honda’s rec/utility fit for any occasion, any chore and tons of off-road fun.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dozens of adolescents stood at attention in neat rows.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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Marketed among the top luxury vehicle brands in the United States, Lincoln is positioned closely against the Cadillac Escalade and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer with 3 rows of seating.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To better understand how these storms can wreak so much havoc, our research team created simulations to show how storms interact with Earth’s natural magnetic shield and trigger the dangerous geomagnetic activity that can shut down electric grids.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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The storms brought by atmospheric rivers are known for their heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Zoos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoos. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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