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
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.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Quantity makes the conflicts zig and zag.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Yet Wiley’s own path would zig where many expected a zag.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2026
These include running in a zig-zag pattern, hiding from view and not attracting attention.
—Mathew Miranda
updated March 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Quantity makes the conflicts zig and zag.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Yet Wiley’s own path would zig where many expected a zag.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2026
These include running in a zig-zag pattern, hiding from view and not attracting attention.
—Mathew Miranda
updated March 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zig
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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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But as someone who has frankly had their fill of Forza Horizon’s rote, unflinching refusal to deviate from a money-printing formula, Maverick has earned my attention for zigging where many racing game devs tend to zag.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 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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The innovative Panoramic Display consists of a 48-inch screen curving from door to door along the base of the windshield.—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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If choosing a pair without a headband, consider a model that has curved temples or a frame made of rubber.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Some analysts expect Apple could benefit as manufacturers of Android devices cut specs or raise prices.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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“Zig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zig. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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