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Recent Examples of zing
Noun
Watch the video to find out, and as a bonus, see who zings Danny Bronx and why. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 May 2023 These dishes are rich, comfort foods that require a crisp wine to cut through the fat and zing your palate. Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Verb
If the season has been any indication, there will be a lot of tears shed from not only Zingbot's zings but the fallout from the week as the season winds down. Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025 The Bitter Mai Tai is a full-fledged neo classic, first bright with lime and rum, then deep with almond, and then—where a standard Mai Tai would fall away with a lingering malic zing—the Bitter Mai Tai rises in a bold third act, humming with bitterness and the banana-funk of the rum. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zing
Noun
  • Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • It will be measured in the vigor of his curiosity, the depth of his attention, and the audacity of his explorations.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, this spice is considered to have antiseptic and digestive benefits.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Patrons can choose between six spice levels.
    Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, hot sun, freezing temperatures, and moisture will speed up decay.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • According to Brazilian news site g1, which cited local authorities, Valioso was driving in a speeding car with four others when the vehicle crashed into a tree on Padre Alfredo Street in front of Jardim da Saudade Cemetery in Jacobina, Brazil.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continually uplifted others.
    Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
  • But sure enough, the artist born Frederick John Philip Gibson enlisted Amy Taylor and company for his drum n’ bass-inflected latest single, harnessing the group’s energy and then exploding it with Gesaffelstein-like sirens and typically all-over-the-place vocal triggers.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Add crabmeat, scallions, lemon zest and juice, and gently toss to combine.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Once the butter is melted, stir in the zest and juice of the 2 lemons.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Friedl, 30, had been close to experiencing the playoffs with the Reds in 2023 when the team’s chances were dashed on the penultimate day of the season.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But their hopes were dashed on Tuesday night thanks to Red Sox star Garrett Crochet and clutch hitting from Masataka Yoshida and Alex Bregman.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In its most useful form, Stevenson’s passion provides confidence, purpose, juice.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Remove from heat and stir in reserved ham and lemon juice.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024

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“Zing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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