zigzagged

Definition of zigzaggednext
past tense of zigzag
as in weaved
to move suddenly aside or to and fro the fleeing car zigzagged down the highway at breakneck speed

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Recent Examples of zigzagged Prices have zigzagged since, but property values in many large cities remain markedly higher. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025 From Slaten to Steven Matz to Zack Kelly, Cora zigzagged through the Yankees lineup. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zigzagged
ducked
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  • During the demonstration, the Dexory bot ducked under a low pipe near the ceiling and stopped before rolling around a person standing in its path.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Zayn leaped off the top, and Orton ducked.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026

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“Zigzagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zigzagged. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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