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Recent Examples of zigzag
Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Nov. 2023
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The nearly 700 pages of The Secret of Secrets zigzag across a hectic day, mostly in Prague, during which guns are fired, locks picked, hidden passageways discovered and shocking revelations delivered on the run.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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
Adjective
Once deployed, the system rapidly determines where to search, how to configure its sensors, and how to respond when a submarine attempts evasive maneuvers such as zigzagging, going silent, or deploying decoys, the South China Morning Post reports.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The nearly 700 pages of The Secret of Secrets zigzag across a hectic day, mostly in Prague, during which guns are fired, locks picked, hidden passageways discovered and shocking revelations delivered on the run.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zigzag
Verb
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Those numbers show just how dangerous unsafe driving can be, from weaving through traffic to tailgating or driving under the influence.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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An Arthurian theme is at play in the novel, and Hill weaves in a grand love story as well.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The unique curved heel, measuring around four inches, gives the classic silhouette an interesting edge.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The curved leg and tapered ankle create a subtle elongating effect, giving the illusion of longer legs while still feeling easy and comfortable to move in.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For a moment, Smith became overwhelmed, ducking to the side of the pillar while wiping tears away.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Most congressmen unceremoniously scramble to duck behind their benches.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The dress included nods to tailoring, with a long-sleeve white bodice featuring sinuous lapels; a black layer of fabric was visible beneath the white at the neckline.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Spanning the entire 54th floor of the sinuous Echo Brickell is one such mansion in the sky, this one a sophisticated assemblage of high-quality finishes and bold design.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here, Stone has certainly raised the bar for herself (two Oscars will do that), delivering a smart, serpentine performance worthy of being grouped with the best lead actresses of the year.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Backpacks borne and carry-ons in tow, travelers at Miami International Airport shuffled through serpentine security lines on Friday.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The factory works with a complex double-twisted, gassed cotton fabric that large manufacturers refuse to handle due to its difficulty.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Oct. 2025
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The halter-style dress had a nude satin base and a black tulle overlay with twisted satin at the bottom.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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More recently, Geran variants painted black with special material to hide from radar fly higher and with tortuous routes to evade Ukrainian defense teams.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The family would turn to the stacks of journals Greg left behind, which detailed his tortuous decline but left much unanswered.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Thake took a long and winding trip down the memories of South Yorkshire football, a path which eventually led him to the living room of a shy, almost reclusive Rotherham man called Terry Moran.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Didi and Gogo that Sparks and Shannon created were full of blood and bile, real people with — no matter how obscured in its details by time and circumstance — a long and winding relationship.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Zigzag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zigzag. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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