as in to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
the crowd roared as the clown on the bicycle zagged while the other clowns, in hot pursuit, zigged
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Recent Examples of zag
And there zag the Clippers, possibly pushing the envelope … with cash … under the table, at least according to reporting by investigative podcaster Pablo Torre and The Athletic.
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
And some companies zig as others zag.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
The Broncos defender squared himself for the tackle, only for Washington to zag left at the last second.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Better yet, airlines and hotels often offer deals to fill seats and rooms in places that aren’t oversubscribed, meaning your willingness to zig when others zag can pay off in both savings and a more relaxed trip.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
And some companies zig as others zag.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
The Broncos defender squared himself for the tackle, only for Washington to zag left at the last second.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Better yet, airlines and hotels often offer deals to fill seats and rooms in places that aren’t oversubscribed, meaning your willingness to zig when others zag can pay off in both savings and a more relaxed trip.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
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Patrick O’Connor, who runs Moonvine Wines, an organic vineyard near the Sierra Foothills wine region, was one of the first users and said the tractors too often went rogue, veering off straight paths and damaging his vines.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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At that point, FHP said that a black Cadillac SUV veered off the roadway and crashed into the FHP cruiser.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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And that would be such a Celtics move, to zig when others expect them to zag.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Hang up string lights in a zig-zag fashion above the seating area on your porch.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Additive manufacturing allows load-bearing structures to follow curved, organic geometries dictated by optimization algorithms rather than the straight ribs and stringers of traditional airframes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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The track includes a bumpy stone staircase, a fast dash up a hill at a 40-degree incline and a sharp turn over a ramp curved at a 30-degree angle.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
30 Nov. 2025
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Researchers say the facility significantly cuts both training time and cost for AI models.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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Sacramento’s latest homelessness decision will cut funding and reduce services at some shelters that support pregnant youth, the LGBTQ+ community and young parents.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Zag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zag. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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