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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
  • Belmont Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cheesecake Pumpkin spice fans will want to grab this seasonal dessert.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Winter Spiced Cranberry takes the classic lemon-lime flavor for which Sprite is known and loved and adds a touch of warming spices along with a just a hint of zingy cranberry flavor.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 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
  • That same headbanging energy has defined her steady, albeit unconventional, political rise.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
  • These future tests could help uncover space-time fluctuations predicted by some quantum gravity models and shed light on the interplay between dark matter, vacuum energy, and gravitational fields.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 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
  • Wear them with your favorite workout set before an early morning class or with wide-leg sweats and a hoodie while dashing to catch your flight.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The Chiefs quickly hit back with running back Kareem Hunt dashing in from five yards early in the fourth to tie the game up again.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 7 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 12 Oct. 2025.

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