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noun

ˈziŋ How to pronounce zing (audio)
Definition of zingnext
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as in vigor
active strength of body or mind has the youthful, adventurous zing to go out and conquer mountains

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as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses the razor-sharp repartee puts some zing into the movie an addition of ginger to give the marmalade a little extra zing

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zing

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verb

as in to speed

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Recent Examples of zing
Noun
Add a chrome style to a monochrome black and white look for some extra zing. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2026 Cool yogurt with a zing of garlic rounds out the trio, while the sumac lends its fruity-tart and tannic zest. — Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
The report also warns if your master password is weak and zings you for not using two-factor authentication. — PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2024 Watch the video to find out, and as a bonus, see who zings Danny Bronx and why. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for zing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zing
  1. vigor
  2. spice
  3. speed
  4. energy
  5. zest
  6. dash
  7. juice
  8. piquancy
Noun
  • Reading these two new plays this year, I was struck by the stylistic vigor and structural fluidity.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The Wahl brothers shared a vigor for learning about different cultures through similar avenues.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of vigor
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  • The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Chili powder, cumin, and cayenne give it the signature chili spice (leave out the cayenne for a milder version) while Worcestershire and tomato sauce provide savoriness.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of spice
Verb
  • The driver of the Ford then ran over the woman and sped away.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • That’s nearly seven times faster than a speeding bullet, according to NASA.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of speed
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  • That raised concerns that the region could tip back into a war that would engulf several countries and could halt energy shipments through the strait that are crucial for the global economy.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of energy
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  • Lemon zest and juice in the filling give a citrusy hue to the pie.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Even more than Stinnerbom’s cardamom bun — which some praise as the best in Oslo — the more elemental cinnamon notes, enhanced with lemon zest and juice, allow the sourdough’s multifaceted dimensions to come through.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of zest
Verb
  • Rolon was dashing back to her car to grab cash when the BMW struck her, the victim’s niece said.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
  • Once Kirk fired a high throw, Victor Bericoto, the runner on third, dashed home to steal a run.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of dash
Noun
  • The other parts include a vegetarian, fat-free diet, three juices (carrot, carrot and apple, and a green juice) and supplements.
    — Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Multiple margaritas make the menu, and Sharp differentiates them with fresh watermelon juice in one and hibiscus in another.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Those split levels of child and adult consciousness give the film a certain piquancy, a little gap where drama can spark in a story where almost nothing really happens except a kid takes a plane ride, or several plane rides, with his mom.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
  • That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Definition of piquancy

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