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 was officially established in 2005 with rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and pigs.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Despite the zoo's veterinary team immediately commencing lifesaving measures, Eyare died from her injuries, Baird said.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
When the zoo sold Jumbo the Elephant to P.T. Barnum in 1882, people protested in the streets.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The incident occurred at night, when the zoo was closed, and no staff members witnessed how the animal died, according to a statement.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Despite the zoo's veterinary team immediately commencing lifesaving measures, Eyare died from her injuries, Baird said.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
When the zoo sold Jumbo the Elephant to P.T. Barnum in 1882, people protested in the streets.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The incident occurred at night, when the zoo was closed, and no staff members witnessed how the animal died, according to a statement.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for zoo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoo
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In a viral TikTok video, a woman can be seen sitting on the sofa, and there seems to be a commotion going on underneath her top.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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More commotion followed, as Sunny Hostin got up from her post to address the situation.EW.com, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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New data gathered by Winstons Beds, which aggregates information from a variety of different noise sources, assigned each state in the U.S. a noise score, revealing which states have the most background disturbances.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Topline Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy was arrested at his Los Angeles home and booked for domestic violence this week after police were called to investigate a domestic disturbance, the Burbank Police Department confirmed Thursday.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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On a recent night, the Syrian American activist is in a hurry to get on the road.Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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That salary could triple in a hurry once the pitcher becomes eligible for arbitration.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback walked back his comments about wanting Arch to play for the Cowboys on Wednesday after causing a stir on social media.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stunt caused a stir, a news cycle, and, ultimately, a settlement.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Some familiar faces joined in for the holiday fun during the annual tour, too.Jeff Nelson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The resort’s aquatic center features pools, water slides, and a lazy river for endless fun.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Instead, Einhard used a local story of demonic possession of a young girl to make the critique for him, likely drawing on broader widespread views of the recent turmoil.Matthew Gabriele, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Netanyahu will testify three times a week, the court said, despite the Gaza war and possible new threats posed by wider Middle East turmoil.Reuters, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Venus Williams is not technically retired but the 44-year-old played just two matches early in the year and has largely hung up her racket.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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These racket sports’ lower barriers to entry and less crowded sponsorship environment give brands a chance to become early adopters at a lower cost, securing dominant visibility before the sports fully mature.Atte Suominen, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The accompanying dispenser easily slices through tape to create clean lines without fuss, and a high volume of positive shopper ratings have earned this tape an impressive 4.3-star rating.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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One other final point is that a lot of fuss was made over the female protagonists in Witch from Mercury.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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