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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zag
Verb
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Initially, the first draft of the script veered more into sci-fi horror territory.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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In January 2008, as Herbert’s driving career was in its twilight, his real life veered well off course.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
7 June 2026
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Up close, the knitwear design featured a subtle zig-zag pattern along the waistband and cups, which were held together by a thin pink string.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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Going back to the zig-zag theory, the T-Wolves have to slow down the pace in Game 2.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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South Side Walk A long stretch of the Outerbelt begins on the South Side, runs through Jackson Park, past Steelworkers Park, and over the Calumet River before curving southwest out of Chicago.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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Matter recommends deep purple Violetta and curving Shuko for their colorful, sculptural look.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The moment came in the 73rd minute with a goal from Mauricio to cut the US advantage to 3-1.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Simpson robbed Adell of a homer in the eighth to keep the Rays within two, and Aranda cut it to 4-3 with a two-out single off Farris before Zeferjahn finished.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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“Zag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zag. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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