zinged

past tense of zing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for zinged
Verb
  • The grooms did a grand sparkler exit and sped off on Nolan’s 1973 BMW R75/5 with cans tied to the back.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The shadows of derelict city vehicles flickered against the distant back wall as the light operator sped up, frantically searching for partying concertgoers.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Looking confused, the Parrots deserved an Academy Award for their acting skills, because on their third play, quarterback King Exusdus took the snap from shotgun formation and sprinted 82 yards for a touchdown.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Fortes sprinted across the plate with the winning run, then headed toward first to join his jumping teammates in foul territory.
    — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Cleopatra and Julius Caesar sailed the river with a 400-ship flotilla.
    — Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn sailed to another strong lead with an Argentine tango inspired by Black Swan.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As the husband watched, Superman finished his cigarette and flicked the gleaming butt away.
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Suarez fought off an Atlanta defender to reach the ball in the box and flicked a lofted cross toward Berterame.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Top stories The battle between Bass and Raman Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and her challenger, Councilmember Nithya Raman, darted across the city over the weekend, foraging for votes as the clock ticks down before Tuesday’s election.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The shark darted away from the surfers, disappearing into the white water as another man almost surfed over it.
    — Stephanie Zappelli, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Flames flickered around chunks of pavement lining the crater as shocked residents looked on in horror.
    — David Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Flames flickered around chunks of pavement lining the crater as residents looked on in horror.
    — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • As the Seminole band played the alma mater song, Calhoun jumped up on the band director podium and danced to the music of the Pride of the Tribe band with Hampton.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026
  • In Chmerkovskiy’s absence last week, Dewan danced with fellow pro Alan Bersten instead.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Jackson threw a lateral to wide receiver Tucker Cusano, who was supposed to throw downfield, but the ball appeared to slip out of his hand and fluttered into the air.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Yellow caution tape fluttered in the wind as water poured into a room strewn with wooden debris, an upturned refrigerator and a television.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
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“Zinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zinged. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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