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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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Recent Examples of zing
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
And that flavor combined with the sweet, crisp vegetables and nutty, herby notes that made every bite a satisfying contrast, with the dressing adding a zing that tied it all together.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 May 2023
These dishes are rich, comfort foods that require a crisp wine to cut through the fat and zing your palate.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
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Noun
The hilarious scene in which Arthur attempts to submit his resignation to Garfield is a prime example of what Death by Lightning has done so well, which is give history a little seriocomic zing.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
And that flavor combined with the sweet, crisp vegetables and nutty, herby notes that made every bite a satisfying contrast, with the dressing adding a zing that tied it all together.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Watch the video to find out, and as a bonus, see who zings Danny Bronx and why.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 May 2023
These dishes are rich, comfort foods that require a crisp wine to cut through the fat and zing your palate.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zing
Noun
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Flowers that are well-suited to your garden’s growing conditions and that have a tendency to spread aggressively will do so with vigor.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer is a great way to improve the vigor of pothos, but too much can do more harm than good.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cooking with whole spices adds a complex, alluring flavor that permeates both the rice and the meatballs.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sparkling Orange Nº1, a low-intervention, organic orange (orange colored due to skin contact, no oranges used) bubbly from Alsace that pops with orange peel and juicy peach, then drifts into jasmine, herbs, and gentle spice.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When officers decided to pull him over and arrest him, Larkin sped off on East 83rd Avenue.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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How has that changed as the production schedule has sped up and the content has also matured?—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2026
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Russia struck Ukrainian energy assets in several regions of Ukraine on Thursday but there were no strikes on those facilities overnight, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Raimi indulges Send Help’s gore and gross-out moments with the zest of someone returning to his cult-favorite roots.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Citrus fruit zest is often used in baking, and a lemon twist—expressed over the glass for aroma and flavor—is a classic martini garnish.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stars like Connor Storrie, Glen Powell, Jacob Elordi, Patrick Schwarzenegger and SEVENTEEN's Joshua cleaned up nice, arriving on the red carpet looking dashing — business in the front with a party in the back.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Many quickly posed for photographers before dashing into the ballroom.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, the school's ticket exchange and some philanthropy helped add juice to the crowd at Walton Arena.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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Some use a full ounce of lime juice, others use just a squeeze, while a few eschew it altogether.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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The man whom Navarro likes to call the Boss seems to value insincere, or bought, obeisance—the flapping and fussing of a maître d’—more than heartfelt fandom, which lacks the piquancy of humiliation.—
Ian Parker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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And a jicama salad is my personal favorite, balancing heat in piquancy and chill in temperature.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Zing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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