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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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Customers also appreciated the easy setup, with one person commenting that weaving the leaves throughout the macramé details helped create a fuller, more natural look.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Variety spoke with Levy and Bright about the decision behind weaving Dean and Allie into Season 1, the NIL landscape that forced their hand on some of the book’s most popular plot points and what Hunter Davenport’s early arrival signals about where this show is going.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Verb
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As the family is photographed, several Aces members come in and pause for a brief hug and coo before ducking quickly out of frame.—
Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Soneva Jani stretches almost four miles along a stunning lagoon, with a small, lush island connecting two winding jetties, each snaking through the turquoise waters and leading to a collection of unique overwater villas.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Across the United States, there are key animal species – indicator species, they are sometimes called – whose own stories exemplify the tortuous path of environmental protection.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Jimmy Fairly’s exaggerated proportions and curved shield shapes feel perfectly aligned with that energy.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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With its curved ceiling, the 120-seat auditorium serves not just as a film and laser show venue but also as a planetarium.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The suited ensemble emphasized militaristic utility, with a long-sleeve jacket embroidered with muted gold sinuous motifs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Another can be found—sort of—in Shala Miller’s video installation Flight (2026), a murky abstraction projected onto sinuous screens hung from the ceiling.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The Aquazzura pair, the Twist 95, featured an open toe, a backless slide shape and two twisted straps across the front of the foot.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Zigzagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zigzagging. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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