1
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a crowd of zippy children who'd been cooped up all day
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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
she just bought a zippy new computer that should enable her to work more efficiently
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Recent Examples of zippy
This creamy, dreamy, perky white rendition ranging in color from alabaster to antique lace is mayo-based with a zippy dollop of white horseradish, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and dash of sweetener.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Sauvignon Blanc is a natural with light, zippy dishes.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Disney dates: When Epcot’s Test Track reopens but the Boneyard bows out
The third edition of the zippy Epcot ride TEst Track is set to rev up in July
Orlando Sentinel
The company has released parade facts in dribs and drabs since it was announced at D23 Expo in August.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2025
From time to time, there are zippy montages of Adore clients, filling Lucy’s ears with ridiculous demands and impossibly narrow preferences, some of them cluelessly sexist, ageist, and racist.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Sauvignon Blanc is a natural with light, zippy dishes.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Disney dates: When Epcot’s Test Track reopens but the Boneyard bows out
The third edition of the zippy Epcot ride TEst Track is set to rev up in July
Orlando Sentinel
The company has released parade facts in dribs and drabs since it was announced at D23 Expo in August.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2025
From time to time, there are zippy montages of Adore clients, filling Lucy’s ears with ridiculous demands and impossibly narrow preferences, some of them cluelessly sexist, ageist, and racist.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zippy
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In February, a lively and well-attended protest march took over the streets of downtown McAllen; a news site compared it to a celebration after a high-school-football victory.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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Despite multiple comeback attempts, Miami dropped the series opener to the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-5, in front of a lively crowd of 16,715 fans—many of whom stayed for the postgame fireworks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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But without affordable renewables (or rapid breakthroughs in nuclear fusion) the electricity to feed all those AI data centers may not arrive in time.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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With the end of military restrictions on building came rapid expansion into working-class districts.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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That coherence is a physical, energetic property in one’s mind-body system.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Both Explorer’s Lounge and the Pinnacle Bar are on the quieter side, while Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard have live music and a more energetic vibe, particularly later in the evening.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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This special lid prevents splashes from brisk walks and works to keep any heat (or cold) from escaping.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Another takes a brisk walk around the block between back-to-back meetings.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The firm, which was founded three years ago by Julian Jacob, will then focus on transforming other toy brands into animated and live-action series, digital shorts, casual and mobile games, and immersive formats designed for today’s digitally native generation.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Martinsen described Arlo as an unusually animated and communicative baby.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The swarm — hundreds of small earthquakes hitting the same area in quick succession — started around 1:30 a.m.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin
July 9,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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But even countries far from Beijing are making quick shifts.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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State records show that Glass House holds multiple active licenses to grow cannabis.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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These insects have been active since the end of June.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
12 July 2025
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There's no denying annual smartphone releases have settled into a routine—flat glass slabs with slightly faster processors and better cameras.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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If you're not already enrolled, sign up for a free 30-day trial to enjoy exclusive deals, fast and free shipping, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zippy. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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