as in commotion
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 zoo
Named after musician Bob Marley, the cat was transferred to the zoo from a rehabilitation center in Wisconsin.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The zoo has housed a pair of pandas before, with Lun Lun and Yang Yang becoming star attractions there back in 1999.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 14 May 2026
He had been sent to feature in a human zoo at the Jardin d’Acclimatation.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
But after a zoo offered to take 20 peacocks, the move was met with outcry from animal rights groups.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The zoo has housed a pair of pandas before, with Lun Lun and Yang Yang becoming star attractions there back in 1999.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 14 May 2026
He had been sent to feature in a human zoo at the Jardin d’Acclimatation.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
But after a zoo offered to take 20 peacocks, the move was met with outcry from animal rights groups.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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The incident wasn’t the first time Nixon caused a commotion on the House floor over redistricting.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The employees will either be able to reach out to the culprit to quiet things down, or could transfer you to another room if the commotion doesn’t quit.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Noun
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This misalignment, sustained over years, is associated with elevated risk for depression, metabolic disturbance and impaired cognition.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Though signals may overlap (compaction, moisture, and disturbance, after all, can exist all at once), the presence of particular weeds, without overanalyzing them, can lend helpful clues to what your desirable garden plants need done in order to thrive.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Everyone was in a hurry to move forward into a newly peaceful world, a world without the tragedies of war abroad and the curse of sickness at home.—
Fran Moreland Johns,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Kiffin knows that, in Oxford and everywhere else, the love of fans and donors can sour in a hurry.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Frozen fresh peppers are excellent for stir frys, soups, stews, sauces, and more.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Seemingly sporting strange rooftop structures, these vehicles are causing something of a stir in the news cycle.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Noun
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As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The fun continues with a trip to London, where the Commanders will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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After several points Sinner bent over in apparent exhaustion and leaned on his racket for support.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Her goal as a coach is to create a safe space for all who pick up a racket.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The most recent turmoil stems from the second of two rulings from the state’s highest court that focused on a referendum campaign, called People Not Politicians, that last year turned in more than 305,000 signatures to force a November statewide vote on the map.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The cuts deepen the turmoil at Air India, following a devastating crash last year and the departure of its CEO last month.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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In the 1980s, many people didn't understand what the fuss was about, longtime broadcast journalist Joie Chen recalls.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Since then, thousands have flocked to theaters nationwide to see the award-winning performer and find out what all the fuss is about.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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