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 pandas died in 1992 and 1999, and Washington D.C. had no pandas until a second pair arrived in December of 2020, at which time the zoo paid $10 million for a 10-year loan.
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Kaeli Conforti, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The zoo estimates that the monkey is 5 or 6 months old.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
In Britain and Germany, castaway trees have been used as toys for zoo animals.
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
When: 10am-2pm Saturday Admission: Free with zoo entry 🐍 Chinese New Year: Get pumped for the Year of the Snake at Utah's annual Lunar New Year party, with games, performances and the traditional lion dance.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kaeli Conforti, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The zoo estimates that the monkey is 5 or 6 months old.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
In Britain and Germany, castaway trees have been used as toys for zoo animals.
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
When: 10am-2pm Saturday Admission: Free with zoo entry 🐍 Chinese New Year: Get pumped for the Year of the Snake at Utah's annual Lunar New Year party, with games, performances and the traditional lion dance.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
Noun
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Grant gets off the ball in a hurry and finds a healthy balance between playing laterally and downhill.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Keep their necessities together, in a spot where they can be reached in a hurry.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza also created a stir about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should attend or not.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Europe wasn’t the only place where beauty IPOs created a stir in 2024.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Promoter Harold Conrad, who was present, said Clay kept making fun of Liston’s bad luck.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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These dinner parties are far from a snooze, with themes, food, and fun.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the months that followed, Fort Worth ISD was a district in turmoil.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2025
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Catch up quick: Peltier was arrested following the Wounded Knee occupation of 1973 at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation amid violence and political turmoil.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In a toast, one of his neighbors gently mocks him for the racket he’s made while constructing an underground fallout shelter.—
Daniel A. Gross,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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When Bencic finished off the set in a tiebreak, Osaka motioned to her box, stuffed her rackets in her bag and headed off the court.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
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The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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