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
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.
—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
Many of the budget projects are to help local youth or senior organizations, zoos, museums, waterways, roads and schools.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 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
In 2023, zoos across the country returned their pandas because of the rocky relationship between the United States and China.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Since then, more than 1,600 turtles have been released with the help of zoos.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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
Many of the budget projects are to help local youth or senior organizations, zoos, museums, waterways, roads and schools.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 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
In 2023, zoos across the country returned their pandas because of the rocky relationship between the United States and China.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 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
Noun
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Sunday currently appears to be the wetter day of the weekend, with storm coverage increasing area-wide as additional disturbances move into the region.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Lee’s Summit Downtown Days In Lee’s Summit, police spent nearly two hours breaking up a series of incidents and disturbances involving teenagers at the city’s Downtown Days festival Saturday night.—
Ben Wheeler
June 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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During a walk-through for reporters on Thursday, construction noises — particularly sanding and hammering — could be heard.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The horses in the unit have been training for the assignment by being exposed to loud noises including fireworks, as well as flares and smoke bombs.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Storm shutters are a good idea if the potential for tornadoes, hurricanes, and flying debris exists.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Previous El Niño forecasts have been raising alarms globally because of the pattern's powerful influence over the world's weather, from worldwide heat to hurricanes, and a strong event could create ripple effects for months to come.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Pol learns the ropes alongside fellow stripper Noel (Daniel Fernando) and savvy prostitute Bambi (Jaclyn Jose), discovering an underbelly of protection rackets, human trafficking and rampant political corruption.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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The eagle-eyed have spotted defending champion Coco Gauff doing something rather intriguing with her spare rackets.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Guests milk goats, walk down hydroponic rows, learn how edible flowers act as pollinators in pesticide-free ecosystems, and sit down for farm-to-table meals meant to spark conversation.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The bad blood dates back to February 2017 when Oakley attended a Knicks home game and sat a few rows behind Dolan's courtside seat.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Refrigerated pie crust helps this pie come together with just a few stirs of the whisk.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Zoos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoos. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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