zinged

past tense of zing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for zinged
Verb
  • Video shows how chase led to deadly crash Instead of stopping, the purple car accelerated and sped through a red light, according to video from Joel’s dashboard camera.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
  • The riders sped away after deputies attempted to contact them, reaching speeds of more than 40 mph while riding on a sidewalk, the release said.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Later in the third quarter, after catching a third touchdown, Sirianni dropped the ball in the end zone and sprinted back to the sideline.
    Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Coach Rachel Monroe called a timeout to try to set up one last offensive opportunity, but Hagan immediately forced a turnover off the restart whistle, and the Timberwolves held possession for the final moments before the team sprinted towards goalie Lila Zahurak to celebrate.
    Matt Goisman, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Banijay Iberia will bring its immersive experience ‘Luminiscence’ to Seville’s stunning Parish of San Jacinto, in its Triana district, home to famed flamenco dancers, bullfights and sailors who sailed to Spain’s New World in the Americas.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 22 June 2026
  • His throw sailed over second base and all the way to the backstop, allowing Steer to move to third.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Much like the Snicko technology used in cricket, broadcasters could even show a graphic illustrating the precise moment that Isak had flicked the ball on.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 15 June 2026
  • The next batter in Grahm Hutton flicked a chopper to third base and Harrington went on contact.
    Tim Crowley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • My eyes darted back and forth, trying to grasp the imposing silhouette in its entirety.
    Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 19 June 2026
  • After a weekend in the city with his fiancée, Kelce darted over to Los Angeles with his brother Jason to host a live taping of New Heights at the Orpheum Theatre on Monday, June 12.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • SportsCenter flickered on several televisions.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
  • In the Florida Keys, lights flickered and boats rocked a bit more than usual.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Inside the iconic Cuban bar turned Scottish hotspot, the Tartan Army hollered as dancers dressed in green and yellow feather headdresses danced on top of the Ball & Chain bar.
    Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
  • Music in Arabic blasted throughout the space as visitors clapped and danced to the rhythm, and children crowded a tiny indoor soccer field built to commemorate the occasion.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Dozens of butterflies, likely variable checkerspots with hints of yellow and red on their wings, fluttered all around.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Cars honked their horns and cyclists pulled over to tune in as flags fluttered in the wind, fans clambered to see the screen, and people hugged and shouted.
    Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 17 June 2026
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“Zinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zinged. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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