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
There were lessons to be learned, and companies that were nimble had the ability to zig and zag as needed.
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
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
When everyone else zigs, you zag.
—Talbott Roche, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
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
When everyone else zigs, you zag.
—Talbott Roche, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zag
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The three teens were killed on April 6 when their vehicle veered off the road and burst into flames in Jackson County, Florida.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The pickup overturned multiple times, veered off the roadway, went down an embankment and crashed into a tree, CHP officials said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 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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Rather than opting for the usual green or red, the monarch chose a deep teal coat with a zig-zag detail along the button placket.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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The shutdown has had a massive impact on the finances of Iranians whose businesses rely on internet access and has also effectively cut the people off from the outside world.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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After being cut from the high school team each of his first three years, Sloane piled on some muscle, increased the velocity on his fastball and drew college interest last summer.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Zag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zag. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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