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.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2026
The Broncos defender squared himself for the tackle, only for Washington to zag left at the last second.
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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.
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Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zag
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
See All Example Sentences for zag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zag
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The underlying whiskey blend shows its character with some herbaceousness, with touches of barrel char, cocoa powder, and rye-forward spice to keep things from veering too much into luscious fruity territory.
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However, while making his ascent, the experienced hiker veered off the trail and ultimately slipped and fell to his death.
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The action park is decked out in bright colors with oranges, neon yellows, and lime greens welcoming visitors while the slides zig-zag throughout.
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And that would be such a Celtics move, to zig when others expect them to zag.
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Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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The tracks where the train derailed are on a curving section of a bridge over the Grand Calumet River.
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Kirkmeyer has campaigned on affordability and safety issues, Bottoms is pushing for a redo of the state's education system among other things and Marx wants to cut regulations and lower the cost of living.
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Terrell Carstens, a 25-year resident of Brookhaven, said she is frustrated the city made little effort to find places to cut costs instead of raising the rate.
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“Zag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zag. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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