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 Animal-rights groups have been problematic at times with the zoos. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 In zoos and other human-care settings, some species appear to form long-lasting relationships with animals of other species. — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 Molt is considered a crucial figure in the growth of reptile houses in American zoos, which at the time were a rare attraction. — Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 During spells of extreme heat and humidity, zoos should give lions ample shade, deploy cooling pads, and mist them with water, Whitnall said. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026 There have long been owls and hawks who live outside of zoos in New York, and there’s a fate that awaits them. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026 Beyond a better understanding of positive inter-species relationships among apes and monkeys, the researchers say further analysis could also benefit mixed animal facilities at wildlife sanctuaries and zoos. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 His eventual involvement in an industry—created by smugglers and international crime syndicates, and in which big American zoos are also complicit—started with a single turtle. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 The Huntington cultivates them on-site and has distributed many to botanic gardens and zoos across the country. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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Noun

The smallest robot was the most agile of the three, and the largest one was the best at maintaining its trajectory when faced with disturbances meant to throw it off course.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
In response to the disturbances, The Rotunda increased security at the space.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of disturbances

Noun

Arizona, which will experience the biggest cuts, has previously made noises about opting for a legal route and authorities have criticized federal plans for the river.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
However, the loud noises and the large audience left him feeling shy, so zoo-goers only got a small taste of what’s coming in the next few months.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of noises

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These weren't what the school provided us, except for the tennis balls themselves, but everything else — the rackets, the shoes, the ball machine, the bags, even the leaf blower — all of those things were fundraised by the kids.

— Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
And Jim Payne, the same friend who’d helped Alex and Geddy buy tennis rackets that afternoon in Monroe, eventually joined Better Than Ezra.

— Kevin Griffin, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rackets

Noun

Derechos are fast-moving bands of thunderstorms with powerful, destructive winds that follow straight lines, unlike the winds in tornadoes and hurricanes.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Insurance can also be costly or hard to get, especially in places prone to hurricanes.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of hurricanes

Noun

Paranormal Activity understands just how much fun that can be, crafting a story so suspenseful, so surprising and so startling that the audience’s screams become a soundtrack all their own.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
There’s a fun bit when Green pulls her badge to walk Reacher out through the police cordon, pretending to have placed him under arrest, but the ruse doesn’t last long.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of fun

Noun

Although seen here as a four-seater, the GV90 can be configured with three rows and seating for up to seven occupants.

— Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Pictures from the excavation show rows of stone burial chambers at the site, along with human remains, pottery and other artifacts.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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