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
While visitors at Disney parks mainly trade pins of the entertainment company's characters, zoo visitors will trade pins of the famous animals or those that nod to the zoo's rich past.
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The zoo’s veterinary team intervened just in time to save and raise Chive.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Conservation officials were shocked to discover a wild animal hitched a ride with them from the Colorado wilderness — to the zoo.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The free-admission zoo offers close-up views of lions, rhinos, a polar bear and many other animals.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The zoo’s veterinary team intervened just in time to save and raise Chive.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Conservation officials were shocked to discover a wild animal hitched a ride with them from the Colorado wilderness — to the zoo.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The free-admission zoo offers close-up views of lions, rhinos, a polar bear and many other animals.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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The bus driver heard the commotion, pulled over and told everyone to get off.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Despite the commotion and all the onlookers, Monica does not recall anyone else trying to break up the altercation.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving someone with a gun, according to the department’s initial news release.—
Laura Bauer
July 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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According to Bessette, a preliminary investigation found that a disturbance outside involving a group of individuals led to the shooting.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Getting pulled over and receiving a ticket can put a damper on a road trip in a hurry.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The first New Jersey State Constitution, like many others written during the early months of the Revolutionary War, was drafted in a hurry.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The crane tariffs aren’t the only punitive USTR measures on China causing a stir.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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Late in the fourth quarter, Reese's actions caused a stir.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Make fun of the obsessiveness of Method Acting all you like, but Phoenix’s performance in Eddington is unlike any other in his career.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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That's not long enough to earn the cachet of other performance sub-brands, like BMW's M or Mercedes-Benz's AMG, but N has certainly developed a reputation for fun, attainable, and powder-blue cars.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Especially given the turmoil with the other edge rushers, eyes are focused on seeing if Murphy looks like the same underachiever from the first two years or a blossoming athletic specimen.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The turmoil points to a clash on competing visions over how to run the economy.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Not even Djokovic, 38 and a seven-time Wimbledon champion, who shook his racket against the dying of the light on Centre Court.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Fritz played exceedingly well, conjuring a quality with his neon-orange racket frame that would have been good enough to overcome almost any foe on grass.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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So what’s all the fuss about a 51 year old when there are much older spirits about?—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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On a hot afternoon, who isn’t hoping to mix intriguing drinks with a minimum of fuss?—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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