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
Missouri church, zoo landmarks devastated by tornadoes In St. Louis, Mayor Cara Spencer said five people died, 38 were injured and more than 5,000 homes were affected.
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CBS News, 17 May 2025
The zoo offers hospital tours, but guests and tourists cannot see her yet.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Without continued protection of their habitat, the zoo’s population models predict this iconic species will vanish within the lifetime of a child born today.
—Megan Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
The 30-year-old originally wanted to be a vet, but then got a job at a small zoo that changed everything.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 17 May 2025
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CBS News, 17 May 2025
The zoo offers hospital tours, but guests and tourists cannot see her yet.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Without continued protection of their habitat, the zoo’s population models predict this iconic species will vanish within the lifetime of a child born today.
—Megan Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
The 30-year-old originally wanted to be a vet, but then got a job at a small zoo that changed everything.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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After 'tremendous commotion,' Cassie screamed, 'Isn't anybody seeing this?' Some of the most compelling testimony has come from former Combs former personal assistant, George Kaplan.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Video footage from that day shows commotion and ICE agents entangled with members of Congress and their staff.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
13 May 2025
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The northeastern beach tiger beetle’s inability to endure human disturbance has wiped it out everywhere except three remote corners of the U.S., one of which is Hughlett Point.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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This tactic is best for certain veggies and flowers like tomatoes and marigolds that can handle some root disturbance; other plants have more sensitive roots that won't tolerate transplanting well, such as root vegetables.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Pod coffee was an easier way to make a single cup in a hurry.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Rafael Nadal was a tennis warrior, to be sure: a competitive beast dripping with sweat and relentless in-the-moment ambition who could give the opposition a faraway gaze in a hurry.—
Christopher Clarey,
Air Mail,
24 May 2025
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Spacey’s visit to Cannes, which Variety understands could even include a red carpet appearance at the Palais, is likely to cause something of a stir.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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His comments caused such a stir that team owner John Henry flew to meet with Devers in Kansas City, where the team was playing last week.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed The cask strength classic that pulls no punches This one’s not for the faint of heart, but that’s the fun of it.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Directed by Chris Columbus, the murder mystery stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie as four irrepressible retirees — Elizabeth (Mirren), Ron (Brosnan), Ibrahim (Kingsley) and Joyce (Imrie) — who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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The turmoil at key U.S. agencies threatens everything from forecast quality to storm recovery.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This turmoil was nothing new for fans who’ve been around since the days of Keith Moon.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2025
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Adjusting the tension of their racket is one of the main ways players adjust.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Related article Coco Gauff forgets rackets before opening round win at French Open One shot in particular in the third set highlighted the new level Alcaraz, the defending champion in Paris, quickly found.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The clip shows the dog making a bee line for his favorite worker and receiving plenty of fuss.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The next day there was a lot of fuss in the newspapers.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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