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 Since 2004, over 80 zebra shark eggs have hatched at the Shedd, placing baby sharks at more than a dozen zoos and aquariums across the United States. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Hospitals, cemeteries and zoos are all in a similar state of disrepair. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 North American zoos like the Maryland Zoo are important to saving cheetahs. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Animal-rights groups have been problematic at times with the zoos. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 The Milwaukee County Zoo is one of the only zoos in the country that keeps and milks dairy cows. — Joey Schamber, jsonline.com, 13 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

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Noun

Retracing the days leading up to her disappearance, Joseph experiences past and present blurring together, while escalating disturbances in their home point to something far more sinister than grief.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
This may actually be possible, said Kikis, who noted that the AI boom has helped fuel massive productivity gains in many industries while GDP has continued to grow, despite the disturbances to oil prices and global trade due to the Iran war.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of disturbances

Noun

McGee joked with the crowd that their most similar qualities were distress around loud noises and mild anxiety.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Anna Watson’s lighting keeps much of the house just dim enough to make the imagination dangerous, while Tony winner Gareth Fry’s sound design surrounds the audience with ominous noises whose sources aren’t always immediately clear.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of noises

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Players partnered with brands including Head, Adidas, Nike, Fila, Ellesse and even Coca Cola bringing their names and signatures to everything from rackets and sneakers to wristbands and warm-up gear.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
Because trunk cargo nets have large holes, pointed items such as fishing poles, bats, or rackets can get tangled.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of rackets

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After hurricanes Irma and Maria hit the islands that make up Turks and Caicos about a decade ago, the silver key anole adapted.

— Regina G. Barber, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
From wars – a Civil War, even – to presidential assassinations, fires, hurricanes, floods and what seems to be an unrelenting torrent of gun violence, our nation has seen its share of horror.

— Mike Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of hurricanes

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But when the Orcs come sniffing, those same qualities transform him from fun-loving hobbit to fierce protector.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
But many captains say the importance of having fun should not be underestimated — fun that almost always includes a ping pong table in the team room.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of fun

Noun

But now, the walkway beyond it guides visitors past rows of photographs.

— Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Richard Olenick and Juan Mejia were more than halfway through the flight when a man two rows behind them in the first-class section started to become belligerent, Olenick said.

— Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

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