as in energy
active strength of body or mind
he has surprising zip for a man his age
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as in to dart
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the fly zipped around the room, trying to find a way to the outside
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
knowing that she was already late, she went zipping off to meet her next client
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Recent Examples of zip
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Standard binder sleeves can help prevent photographs from sticking together in humid conditions, while large zip-top bags can protect albums and stacks of prints from moisture exposure.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Boaters, the attorney added, can zip in and out of a channel and should — but are not required to — stay on the correct side of the channel.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Noun
D’Souza, in the signature quarter-zip of the startup tribesmen, exuded the confidence and finesse of someone long adept at raising money.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Standard binder sleeves can help prevent photographs from sticking together in humid conditions, while large zip-top bags can protect albums and stacks of prints from moisture exposure.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Verb
If the answer is no, then zip it — and count your blessings.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Boaters, the attorney added, can zip in and out of a channel and should — but are not required to — stay on the correct side of the channel.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zip
Noun
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Creative energy simmers beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be expressed.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As his family and doctors exited the room, the humming machine lowered a ring around his body.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Paper-thin hotel walls, hallway chatter, humming AC units—travel comes with plenty of sleep interruptions.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The next inning, the Rays’ Ben Williamson hit a two-out single to Tucker in right field, and Tampa’s Jonathan Aranda darted around third toward home.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Your eyes dart behind closed lids.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Its pace could speed up or slow down depending on how entropy shifted within the system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Graham quickly sped away in a 2023 white Mercedes.—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The crowd shook her car with such vigor that the 23-year-old Westminster resident couldn’t turn up the music like people shouted at her to do.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Gorlin-Crenshaw notes that cool temperatures, such as those below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, will slow plant development and reduce plant vigor.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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The Skippers pushed their advantage to 6-0 before the clock hit triple zeroes in the opening frame.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Just trying to go out there and put up zeros or a one to keep the team in the game.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Taylor Swift creates buzz with a chic appearance at Electric Lady Studios in New York City on June 15.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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From development around a new freeway and industrial expansion to a chef’s TV win and an eco-friendly home, the Treasure Valley is buzzing with news this June.—
Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
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“Zip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zip. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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