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verb

Definition of zigzagnext
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
Vehicles with lone male occupants zigzag down side streets and through alleys, the drivers slowing to gawk at women. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 As the firework began to wane after well over a minute, zigzagging streaks of light spread into a canopy of twinkling flashes that resembled stars. — Sacbee.com, 28 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zigzag
  1. weave
  2. curved
  3. duck
  4. sinuous
  5. serpentine
  6. twisted
  7. tortuous
  8. winding
Verb
  • And throughout their exchange, Paul weaved in his analysis of Fauci’s actions to frame the one-sided conversation his way.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • The podcast, which launched in 2025, focuses on a single sad track as a means for artists to weave personal narratives.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of weave
Adjective
  • The design wows with airy lounges, plush seating nooks, chrome finishes, curved contemporary furnishings and floor-to-ceiling glass with jaw-dropping vistas at every turn.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Featuring an ergonomic curved design, this support pillow is made for those who spend a lot of time sitting in the car.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 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 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
  • The rooms Designed by Tense Architecture Network from Athens, Avant Mar is a striking collection of sleek yet sinuous shapes, plus plenty of open spaces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of sinuous
Adjective
  • But, for 2026 anyway, the conference has improved what had been a serpentine system.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Meandering through its narrow alleyways and along its serpentine canals is practically an attraction unto itself.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
Definition of serpentine
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
  • 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
  • Breton’s often tortuous and highly idiomatic prose style presents an enormous challenge to translators.
    — Susan Rubin Suleiman, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Definition of tortuous
Adjective
  • But what once looked like a potential breakout career in San Francisco has instead become a winding journey through multiple organizations, with the latest chapter ending after a short stay in the Dodgers' system.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 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
Definition of winding

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