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
These Italians can’t be put back into the zoo.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
The siblings are the latest addition to the zoo’s pride, which includes mother Saba, father Jabulani and nearly 2-year-old brother Moja.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Through Let’s Grow Local, a tree-planting initiative from MadTree, the zoo is helping to expand the urban tree canopy across Cincinnati.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
If the only free parking in Balboa Park were to be the roughly 3,000 spaces in the zoo’s three large lots, budget-minded visitors to other parts of the park could monopolize those spots and make parking near the zoo quite difficult.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
The siblings are the latest addition to the zoo’s pride, which includes mother Saba, father Jabulani and nearly 2-year-old brother Moja.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Through Let’s Grow Local, a tree-planting initiative from MadTree, the zoo is helping to expand the urban tree canopy across Cincinnati.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
If the only free parking in Balboa Park were to be the roughly 3,000 spaces in the zoo’s three large lots, budget-minded visitors to other parts of the park could monopolize those spots and make parking near the zoo quite difficult.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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The commotion has come as a surprise to Cooke, who didn’t foresee her role as such a divisive one.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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The child’s father had arrived home shortly before the incident occurred and heard a commotion in the bedroom, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jung and Pauli’s hyper-intellectualization of everyday phenomena leaves out a fundamental component of the synchronicity—a deep emotional disturbance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The disturbance has no chance of forming over the next 48 hours and a low 30% chance of forming over the next seven days, the hurricane center said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Someone in a hurry could skim the key points, while others could dive into detailed FAQs and links to studies.—
Kristine Johnson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In addition to his pass coverage, which includes a pair of pass breakups, Scott also has three tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The apples do release some juices, so give it a good stir before serving.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some argue for the need to rescind a public holiday, as Denmark did in 2023; the current French Prime Minister, François Bayrou, is causing a stir by trying to remove two from the calendar year.—
Alex Ledsom,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here are a few other new names to know, old names to remember, broadcast predictions and fun matchups to set the Thursday pregame off right.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Most Novelty House beds are incredibly fun, and this tree house design will delight anyone who gets to sleep within its walls.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thailand has been in political turmoil since, ever since deadly border clashes with Cambodian forces.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Stock futures gained momentum on Sunday evening as investors brace for fresh inflation data and political turmoil overseas that could ripple through the bond market.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Human shied or extortion racket?—
Johnny Fils-Aimé,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mephistopheles, dispatched by the Devil to serve Faustus, can’t help getting the better of his mortal master, like an infernal Jeeves—or, more to the point, like a handler in the intelligence racket, running an anxious agent in the field.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That all of the fuss of hiring a world-class manager might actually be worth it.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The star’s grooming routine is no fuss.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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