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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  • Andy Byron, then CEO of tech company Astronomer, and the company’s Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot broke away from a cosy embrace and ducked for cover to avoid being caught on kiss cam.
    Will Barker, TheWeek, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Dugan and her attorneys left the courtroom, ducked into a side conference room and closed the door without speaking to reporters.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

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“Zigzagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zigzagged. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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