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Recent Examples of zigzag
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Below the falls, the river funnels into the dramatic Batoka Gorge, a series of steep, zigzagging channels carved out over millennia.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Nov. 2023
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Verb
Out in the bay, swimmers in old-timey swim caps practice backstrokes and water skiers zigzag about.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Below the falls, the river funnels into the dramatic Batoka Gorge, a series of steep, zigzagging channels carved out over millennia.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zigzag
Verb
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Boyle expands upon the original film’s world while cleverly weaving in salient themes, namely Britain’s recent tendency toward political isolationism and nostalgia.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Dec. 2025
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Next, weave the wire through the tops of each bauble to string them together.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This Acer curved display does more than just look good on your desk.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Aug. 2025
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Bohemian tones found their way into the new season with even more of a wandering spirit, while curved silhouettes went against the grain and found fresh ways to invigorate blazers, pants, and even footwear.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Otherwise, Makar will be wincing through pain trying to explain the unfathomable, Blackwood will be dropping F-bombs in disbelief and MacKinnon will be ducking reporters despite being the team’s best player.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Aguirre’s refusal to duck a fight, even when facing imposing odds against him, is evident in his decision to return a third time to lead Mexico in a World Cup.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The midi skirt and jacket incorporated sinuous lines for an extra touch of modernity.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But research by the bank’s senior policy advisor, Òscar Jordà, and the vice president of its economic research department, Fernanda Nechio, indicates that the line connecting tariffs to inflation is more serpentine than straight.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Nov. 2025
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There are swift, serpentine vines dexterous enough to snatch Dek’s supplies; combustible little slugs that detonate like grenades when triggered; and exotic flowers that swell up and squirt paralyzing darts when something approaches.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The first trailer for the film adaptation of Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel gave viewers a look at how the stars are bringing to life the twisted story of a mysterious housemaid who was hired by a manipulative housewife, only to discover the family’s secrets are even more dangerous than her own.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Spoilers ahead for Dear X Since its early November debut, Dear X (친애하는 X) has had Korean drama fans on the edge of their seats with the twisted tale of actress Baek Ah-jin (My Demon’s Kim Yoo-jung).—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Slow-moving cars on the Ike, caught in their own tortuous crawl, still often pass our CTA train.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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During the Obama Administration, the United States did not have to launch a military crusade against the Islamic Republic to win significant concessions on its nuclear program, although diplomacy took two years of sometimes tortuous talks.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Hosch, 67, went for a hike on part of the Appalachian Trail, a winding path that extends almost 2,200 miles through 14 states.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to researchers, the INFLUX lattice forces coolant through a smoother but more winding path, improving heat removal and potentially offering safety advantages, especially during accident scenarios.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Zigzag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zigzag. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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