ZIGGING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

zigging

verb

present participle of zig

as in veering

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

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straightening

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veering

Verb

Wispy greens mixed with light beige tones give this one plenty of texture without veering into pumpkin-patch territory.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 28 Sep. 2026
Starting on the first floor, veering just to the left of the elevators is a walk through ancient art history and humanity's relationship with myth and storytelling.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of veering

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