zinged

past tense of zing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for zinged
Verb
  • District Attorney Nathan Hochman said 33 vehicles safely drove past the area before Bickham sped down the freeway.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • As Sadio Mané sprinted upfield toward the Iraq box, with only the goalkeeper to beat, Iraq's Rebin Sulaka reached out and pulled on his uniform to slow him down.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026
  • But my favourite moment of the game came five minutes into the second half, when Mbappe lost possession but then sprinted after his opponent, shouldered him off the ball, laid it off to Adrien Rabiot and then immediately demanded it back.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 23 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
  • After a corner kick and a nice cross, Sanchez flicked the ball in with his head as Colombian fans erupted.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
  • Boxed into the corner by two Americans, Güler flicked the ball perfectly between Pulisic's legs and ran around him, creating the space necessary to start the final sequence.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 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
  • Members of the Orange Army danced, sang, marched and partied, saying their iconic celebrations were a way to bring joy to the World Cup, regardless of the outcome on the pitch.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • The Congo fans danced, sang, hugged, shouted in disbelief.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Cassettes fluttered, CDs skipped, and choosing a dozen albums for a trip meant leaving dozens more behind.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 June 2026
  • 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
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“Zinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zinged. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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