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
The zoo in William Land Park is home to 48 adult Caribbean flamingos, also known as American flamingos, in addition to the four chicks, according to lead bird keeper Kristene Hirsch.
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Ethan Wolin
july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
When Russia launched its brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, among the first defenseless victims were animals in a zoo in Kharkiv, very close to the Russian border.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Moo Deng was named in a vote by more than 20,000 children and tourists on the Facebook page of the zoo in Chonburi, a city in eastern Thailand.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Hang with some cute animals at the petting zoo: Near the Yellow Gate, find a petting zoo with goats, sheep, pigs and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
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Ethan Wolin
july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
When Russia launched its brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, among the first defenseless victims were animals in a zoo in Kharkiv, very close to the Russian border.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Moo Deng was named in a vote by more than 20,000 children and tourists on the Facebook page of the zoo in Chonburi, a city in eastern Thailand.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Hang with some cute animals at the petting zoo: Near the Yellow Gate, find a petting zoo with goats, sheep, pigs and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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As the gathering went on, González Gutiérrez heard, on top of the helicopter, loud voices and a general commotion outside.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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All the commotion and brutality complicate an otherwise mundane task: visiting Mom for the weekend.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Police standoff after murders Lenexa police responded around 8:30 p.m. to the Donovan family home in the 7900 block of Hallet Street for a reported armed disturbance.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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On July 10, the Los Angeles Police Department received two separate 911 calls reporting a disturbance at the residence of American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her musician husband, Thomas Deluca.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Chicken in a hurry is a quick and easy chicken dinner recipe that requires very little prep work and calls for only pantry staple ingredients, including peanut butter, hot pepper jelly, and soy sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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After being charted by Pro Football Focus for three tackles and two quarterback hurries during his initial preseason, Olajiga was waived by the Rams at the league’s cutdown to 53 players last August.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Among the topics discussed: Nikola Jokic caused a stir in NBA circles by … doing nothing?!—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
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The allegations created quite a stir—and resulted in litigation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Fish at Shaw Park Hunt Family Nature Center in Springdale will host a fishing fun day at 9 a.m. Friday at Shaw Family Park, 7341 W. Downum Road, in Springdale.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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On sale for just $27, this minty-green gingham bag offers a fun, funky break away from the more common gingham colors of red, blue, black, and yellow.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Three years of turmoil Almost exactly a year ago, Leatherwood nearly lost his job when former ERLC trustees chair Kevin Smith attempted to unilaterally fire Leatherwood.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, the subpoena for Maxwell to testify has also come with internal turmoil within the Republican Party, NPR's Claudia Grisales notes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 July 2025
Noun
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And, as the name implies, the game is played with a thick paddle, not a racket.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
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Shortly after, the 26-year-old from Australia launched a ball off his racket high above the flags outlining the top of the main stadium at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center.—
Jacob Steinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
27 July 2025
Noun
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No mess, no fuss At first glance, a belt drive and internal gear hub seem the perfect match for a gravel bike.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The promise was simple: split payments, no interest, no fuss.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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