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

The throwback elements of Rush’s show – the zigzagging colored lasers, the bursts of pyro that momentarily stunned with their booms, the gratification of watching musicians so focused on their music that running around the stage was not an option – reminded of a simpler era of concert-going. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026 The new map dismantles a majority-Black district that zigzagged from Baton Rouge to Shreveport, and was created as a result of a 2022 lawsuit. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 29 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 See All Example Sentences for zigzag

Recent Examples of Synonyms for zigzag

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Police continue to investigate why the driver was weaving and drove into the pole, Becchina said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Residents complained about teenagers popping wheelies through shopping centers, blowing stop signs, weaving around pedestrians and treating greenways like race courses.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of weave

Adjective

Samsung 49-inch Ultrawide Monitor Deal The Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers panoramic productivity with a massive 49-inch 1,000R curved display, matching your natural field of view.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
Slightly curved planks are strung together with a water-resistant rope to create a flexible form that’s easily draped over the edge of a bathtub when not in use.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026

Definition of curved

Verb

The route is winding and rolling, ducking inland through forest and prairie before curving back to hug the lake’s shoreline, with lots of turnoffs to stop and take in the views.

— Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026
But even if that route is taken, the Pacers would still have to make a waiver or cost-cutting move at some point before opening night in order to duck the first apron.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of duck

Adjective

His eponymous company went even further with sinuous designs which—in keeping with his belief that a loudspeaker should be treated like a musical instrument—are fashioned specifically with left- and right-channel profiles.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
The walls that aren’t subject to preservation are sheathed in vast Claro walnut panels of a sinuous, almost figurative grain.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

Definition of sinuous

Adjective

Meandering through its narrow alleyways and along its serpentine canals is practically an attraction unto itself.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
Caruso’s five-star resort at Rosewood Miramar Beach includes a staircase similar to one of Williams’s and a pool with serpentine edges that’s inspired by the one Williams built for a Palm Springs resort.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026

Definition of serpentine

Adjective

In terms of beauty, Zendaya has swapped out her bixie—for now—and worn her XXL hair in undulating waves and twisted crown-like braids.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
The latter got Norton a BAFTA nomination and gave him a calling card for his ability to probe twisted depths.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026

Definition of twisted

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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