1
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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Recent Examples of zing
PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2024
Nabulsi’s dialogue often zings with the way people, as opposed to dramatic constructs, actually talk.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
This translates to an exquisitely smoky, savory flavor with a gently lactic zing.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
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Noun
The report also warns if your master password is weak and zings you for not using two-factor authentication.
—PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2024
Nabulsi’s dialogue often zings with the way people, as opposed to dramatic constructs, actually talk.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
If politics offer the Culture books their intellectual framing, the tech is what gives them their zing, their spectacle.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
This translates to an exquisitely smoky, savory flavor with a gently lactic zing.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zing
Noun
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Microsoft has emphasized the risks in remaining on Windows 10 with the same vigor as the benefits in moving to Windows 11.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Floratam, a variety marketed for more than 40 years, is the most popular being a traditional St. Augustine with lots of vigor.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
Noun
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In total, Klan dues paying membership in its peak year of 1925 was between four and five million, not counting the sugar and spice women’s auxiliary groups.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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The palate is rich with fruit and spice, along notes of chocolate, pear, red apple, nutmeg, pepper, and oak.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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One example of the effectiveness of consistent safety enforcement is mobile speed management programs for work zones, where the percentage of drivers excessively speeding dropped 30% after implementation.—
David Roberts,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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When the officers attempted to pull the BMW over, the car sped off and made other unsafe driving maneuvers, such as swerving around other cars and running a stop sign.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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China unveiled a new national energy law at the beginning of 2025 to coordinate its many energy-centric efforts.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Taiwan has also pledged to increase investment in the United States, purchase more U.S. energy and boost defense spending to more than three percent of GDP in a bid to head off Trump’s levies.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In a bowl, combine the coarse salt, reduced wine, lemon zest, and herbs.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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Swap plain butter for compound butter loaded with herbs, chili flakes, garlic, lemon zest, or grated cheese to upgrade your corn and your bread in one move.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Vertical dashed lines signify transition from negative to positive charge polarity.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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However, Anna’s plans are quickly dashed upon meeting hunky, wealthy local playboy Jamie Davenport (Corey Mylchreest).—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Transfer to a medium bowl, and stir in cilantro, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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One Detroit Lions player just gave the Miami Dolphins some extra juice ahead of the teams’ joint practices on Wednesday and Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Zing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zing. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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