zinged

verb

past tense of zing
as in sped

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zinged
  1. sped
  2. sprinted
  3. sailed
  4. flicked
  5. darted
  6. flickered
  7. danced
  8. fluttered
Verb
  • The gunman, a man in his 30s and about 5 -foot-6, sped away in a blue Toyota and has not been caught, NYPD officials said.
    — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The vehicles sped off in the direction of the main road, the van on their trail.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of sped
Verb
  • Fatal Influence sprinted out to a lead by isolating their opponents and thrashing them on the outside.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Lorena Wiebes again sprinted to victory in the second stage of the Women’s Tour de France on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinted
Verb
  • The pass sailed over tight end Mason Taylor‘s head in the pouring rain and into Fitzpatrick’s arms.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Murray sailed a throw down the left sideline in Jefferson’s direction.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of sailed
Verb
  • Timo Baumgartl chipped a cross to left side, where Tomas Totland flicked a header back to Ostrak for a bending shot from the corner of the penalty area that ricocheted off the back post to open the scoring.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Standing up, the Ghost actress dramatically flicked back her signature waist-length sleek black hair and spun around, ready to get to work on the girls.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of flicked
Verb
  • The Falcons’ second-year safety watched the snap, darted into the backfield and nabbed receiver Zachariah Branch on an end-around.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Hamilton was on course for a record-extending 105th pole position, and first in a full grand prix since Hungary in 2023, before Norris darted through to take it away.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of darted
Verb
  • Her heart hammered away, her eyes flickered, and her voice grew tiny and plaintive.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • SportsCenter flickered on several televisions.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Definition of flickered
Verb
  • Indeed, Aston Villa, who have frequently danced with the regulatory devil, have shuttered their North Stand for redevelopment and expansion this season, taking a hit to income now in exchange for bigger returns in the future.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, children danced to music from the DJ before settling into their seats, many preparing to watch a rodeo for the very first time.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of danced
Verb
  • All around them, guests smiled and laughed as children screamed with excitement and giggled each time a butterfly fluttered close.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Young people fluttered about, wearing custom white T-shirts emblazoned with the festival’s retro cartoon-style poster art.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of fluttered
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