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Recent Examples of zigzagging
Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
In perimenopause, those same two hormones tumble downward, often on a zigzagging path, which can trigger similar mental symptoms, like anxiety or a short fuse.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Apr. 2026
Bruzzone’s sense of dynamics and pacing is remarkable, supercharging his songs with zigzagging melodies that wind up to neck-snapping releases.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Butterflies zigzagging around the gates, the sound of water tumbling down the mountainside, cutting through the greenery.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That document said the driver of the car was Aljorna, who prosecutors said was zigzagging through traffic while agents pursued the vehicle.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Available in ash or Canaletto walnut, the zigzagging piece can ascend or descend to different elevations—a table that rises to nearly any occasion.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
In the dead of winter, dozens of all-terrain vehicles and motorbikes converge in the region to test their speed and agility on more than two miles of zigzagging, looping track.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Maria recalled conga lines zigzagging across El Taquito.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
The New Museum expansion, designed by OMA/Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, is worth a look, mostly for a dramatically zigzagging staircase that has an appealing Baroque-meets-high-tech energy.
—Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
In perimenopause, those same two hormones tumble downward, often on a zigzagging path, which can trigger similar mental symptoms, like anxiety or a short fuse.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Apr. 2026
Bruzzone’s sense of dynamics and pacing is remarkable, supercharging his songs with zigzagging melodies that wind up to neck-snapping releases.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Butterflies zigzagging around the gates, the sound of water tumbling down the mountainside, cutting through the greenery.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That document said the driver of the car was Aljorna, who prosecutors said was zigzagging through traffic while agents pursued the vehicle.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Available in ash or Canaletto walnut, the zigzagging piece can ascend or descend to different elevations—a table that rises to nearly any occasion.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
In the dead of winter, dozens of all-terrain vehicles and motorbikes converge in the region to test their speed and agility on more than two miles of zigzagging, looping track.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Maria recalled conga lines zigzagging across El Taquito.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zigzagging
Adjective
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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
Verb
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For an outdoor wedding, get that fairytale feel by weaving fresh greenery sprigs into the braid.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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The other drops deep to facilitate and dictate, weaving himself into the very fabric of Simeone’s build-up.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
Verb
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At one point, Griffin appears to lunge at Manetta, who evades him by ducking behind a column on the platform.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Members of the audience are seen ducking under tables.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even the entrance is enveloping—a winding, sheltered, dark wooden path that smells like intense relaxation and essential oils.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
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Climb the 199 winding steps to the top, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May Point State Park.—
Carlianne Brennan,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If the Nationals find the right partner and value before then, the process to get there could be nothing short of tortuous.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The 2 World Trade Center building will round out the long, tortuous redevelopment of the original 16-acre trade center property.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The hotel itself—sleekly renovated by Kyoto architect Shiro Miura—is hidden behind traditional dark wood and curved roof tiles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The species, known for its distinctive bluish-gray coat and curved horns, disappeared just decades after it was first scientifically classified.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The seamless integration of old and new feels stealthy, and a touch subversive, a doubling-down on the museum’s approach to time as nonlinear, sinuous and delightfully slippery.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Baignoire has been covered with the Clous de Paris motif, bringing an edgy, angular touch to the signature sinuous curves.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lungs of Mother Earth's windpipe, constructed of twisted wood, extends skyward above the lungs.—
Isadora Pennington,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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The star opted for a jaw-dropping gown by Ashi Studio that featured an ivory corseted bodice adorned with twisted tendrils of dark hair.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Zigzagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zigzagging. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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