ZIGGED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

zigged

verb

past tense of zig

as in veered

to depart abruptly from a straight line or course the fox zigged to the right, and the hounds followed

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veered

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Dark clouds hovered around the stadium just before kickoff, threatening to delay the start of the game, but Mother Nature apparently is a soccer fan, because the storm veered away.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Asked whether Louisville native Justin Thomas had shared any local knowledge, Homa said the conversation veered away from course strategy.

— Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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