as in to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
the fox zigged to the right, and the hounds followed
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Recent Examples of zig
These days, when most Big Tech stocks zig, Apple’s shares zag.
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Phil Serafino, Bloomberg, 18 Feb. 2026
And some companies zig as others zag.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
There were lessons to be learned, and companies that were nimble had the ability to zig and zag as needed.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 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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Phil Serafino, Bloomberg, 18 Feb. 2026
And some companies zig as others zag.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
There were lessons to be learned, and companies that were nimble had the ability to zig and zag as needed.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 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 zig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zig
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The vehicle then veered to the left and struck the concrete median barrier, according to state police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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His car veered into the wrong lane of traffic as a group of nearly 80 recruits ran along Mills Avenue.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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As much as the young offensive mind trend caught on post-2017, there appears to be a wave of teams trying to zig while others zag.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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These days, when most Big Tech stocks zig, Apple’s shares zag.—
Phil Serafino,
Bloomberg,
18 Feb. 2026
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The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The main kitchen is all sleek wooden cabinetry, with an eat-in banquette curved into the central island.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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The newscast cut the bodycam footage after his entry to protect her identity, but Vogel proudly said there was no cause for concern.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Zig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zig. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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