ZIGZAG Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of zigzag

as in to weave

to move suddenly aside or to and fro the fleeing car zigzagged down the highway at breakneck speed

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adjective

as in curved

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Recent Examples of zigzag

Verb

Temescal Gateway Park is a 141-acre expanse in Pacific Palisades that features a babbling brook, oak and sycamore canyons and trails that zigzag up the mountains, providing views of the Pacific Ocean and its coastline. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Militarie Gun’s 20 Songs for 20 Dollars Tour is currently zigzagging across Europe. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026

Adjective

Any number of odd, zigzag examples can be used to make the case that legislative districts in Wisconsin are excessively gerrymandered. — Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for zigzag

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Black Bear’s Wicker, based on author Ursula Wills-Jones’s short story, The Wicker Husband, follows a fisherwoman (Olivia Colman) who commissions the local basketmaker (Peter Dinklage) to weave her a husband (Skarsgård).

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
The Hour of the Star, in particular, drops us into the electric landscape of 1970s Brazil, following a young (ugly) girl’s love (situationship) with a rat of a boyfriend while weaving through themes of identity, inwardness, and social class.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of weave

Adjective

This pretty T-shirt features a V-neckline, sheer short sleeves, and a curved hem that’s easy to tuck into the waistband of your favorite jeans or pants.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
The Shops at North Bridge features retailers occupying a curved arcade that connects Nordstrom to Michigan Avenue.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of curved

Verb

To win a second four-year term, Miami-Dade Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins is running as a fighter against bad development and against ducking tough decisions.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
Martin allegedly had both hands on the child's torso when officers found him and was trying to duck down and hide between the seats, according to the warrant cited by the outlet.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of duck

Adjective

The instruments and rhythms dance with Lenae’s sinuous vocals, nudging her into odd pockets, uplifting her notes.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026
The collared top, which also included two flap breast pockets, was given a business casual edge with a slightly oversize black blazer, featuring a sinuous lapel and rounded shoulders.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of sinuous

Adjective

While the wrecks become partially visible during previous dry summers, this year’s drought has exposed far more of the vessels, revealing twisted hulls, decks, and steel structures that have remained underwater for decades.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Laying it horizontally allows the roots to naturally grow downward and the stem to grow upward without getting trapped or twisted.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of twisted

Adjective

Marshall’s reelection campaign could draw national attention as Republicans gear up for a potentially tortuous midterm election cycle amid a bitter fight for seats in Congress.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Neither side seems in the mood to talk; both have said that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreed in June after weeks of tortuous negotiation is no longer in effect.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of tortuous

Adjective

Every floor and room is dedicated to specific watch brands and timepieces, featuring bespoke details like watch-hand door handles and winding-crown faucet handles, all crafted by Florentine artisans.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026

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