Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zinged
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After sideswiping a tractor-trailer, Garrison would pull over while the spotter sped ahead to flag down the truck’s driver.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026 -
In January, after Dhillon declined to investigate the shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, prosecutors in Minnesota quit in protest, and leaders in the Civil Rights Division’s Criminal Section sped up their plans to retire.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Scheierman sprinted back after the second of those giveaways to block a Wagner layup, but Suggs followed with a triple that pulled Orlando even.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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Izzo and his sister Ikhlass were inside the building and sprinted out to help.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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With one game left on the schedule before the playoffs — a game the Knicks could punt in the name of longevity for a deep postseason run — head coach Mike Brown, and his players, feel confident and comfortable with the direction the ship has sailed in the latter stretch of the season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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During the opening round of the 2026 Masters tournament, Schauffele’s shot on the par-5 hole sailed just left of the fairway and somehow came to rest inside a woman’s clear plastic shopping bag, which appeared to be sitting on the ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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White flicked home a diving header, off an entry pass played by Bruno Caicedo, to cap the scoring in the 87th minute.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There was one possible offside from the initial cross, a second if the ball had been flicked on in the next phase, followed by doubt over whether the Coventry City striker had scored with his arm.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Suddenly, a hummingbird darted up into the insect swarm, rolling, diving and maneuvering in what was obviously an attempt to catch some of the very tiny bugs.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Seconds later, one of his young grandchildren darted out of the darkness and towards him.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This world flickered into view between 1933 and 1943, a decade when the US government treated art as a public resource rather than a private luxury.—
John P. Murphy,
ARTnews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Delicate little needles in the windows that flickered up and then sifted back down.—
Caleb Crain,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The group members sang and danced with military precision to songs with huge hooks and an insanely loud beat.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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Stars forward Arttu Hyry had what appeared to be a wide-open look at a tying goal in the slot, but misfired as the puck fluttered over the net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As Ember brushed past to turn on the lamp, one of the sheets came unstuck and fluttered out into the hallway, caught in her slight draft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Zinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zinged. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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