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as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
has the youthful, adventurous zing to go out and conquer mountains
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as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
the razor-sharp repartee puts some zing into the movie an addition of ginger to give the marmalade a little extra zing
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Recent Examples of zing
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The heat and zing of chiles offset the salty elements of puttanesca, backed up with lots of fresh lemon juice.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Jan. 2026
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
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Noun
One practice that Swabb has been employing is adding unexpected artwork to rooms throughout her own home that need a bit of extra zing.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The heat and zing of chiles offset the salty elements of puttanesca, backed up with lots of fresh lemon juice.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zing
Noun
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My intention was to get back the optimism and vigor students had always given me in times past—to get back home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves directed the show with an eye toward brilliance of color and vigor of movement; Viviana Goodwin and Justin Austin led a spirited cast, with Kedrick Armstrong conducting and Damien Sneed handling the arrangements.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Landneoo 2-Tier Lazy Susan Turntable Use this two-tier turntable in the fridge, pantry, or keep it on your counter for those frequently reached-for herbs and spices.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Wilson’s menu will include dishes like Shima aji (which is glazed from its own bones); crepe brulee with high-plains cheddar, smoked fig caramel, and Tennessee black truffle; and a swordfish belly with za’tar spice and calamansi.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Several commercial outfits have recently announced big funding influxes aimed at speeding up the development and launch of new orbiting outposts.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Poehling took a pass from Killorn, sped down the left side, cut right and shot against the grain to the left.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From cargo ships crossing the ocean to the delivery van pulling up to your door, rising fuel and other energy prices are driving up the cost of transporting goods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Royals came out with great energy and trailed by just five with three minutes left in the half before Purdue created separation with a 10-0 run to take a 15-point lead.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other posts on social media include similar recipes that also use sugar, heavy cream, salt, whole milk, lime zest and water, with those ingredients also needing to be mixed and run through an ice cream maker to achieve the soft serve texture and consistency.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Add the remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar, grated zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 Tbsp.—
Andre Fowles,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These ordinary-looking caterpillars can dash all your dreams of a bumper crop overnight.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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His hopes to rekindle their relationship when the two teamed up to search for Charmaine were dashed, and Brie ultimately reunited with Brody.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Both Bain and Howell could add some juice to Dallas’ pass rush, if the Cowboys deem their shorter arms aren’t an issue.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Do the RedHawks have enough juice to make a second-half run?—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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And a jicama salad is my personal favorite, balancing heat in piquancy and chill in temperature.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Zing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zing. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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