as in energy
active strength of body or mind
he has surprising zip for a man his age
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as in to dart
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the fly zipped around the room, trying to find a way to the outside
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
knowing that she was already late, she went zipping off to meet her next client
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Recent Examples of zip
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Wrap your unwashed roots in a paper towel to absorb any potential moisture, then store the carrots in a zip-top bag or airtight container in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer for up to 4 weeks.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The star didn’t zip around on wires and floating platforms to make sure big spenders in the stadium got an unobstructed view.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
To keep them together, toss your socks in a zip-up mesh laundry bag.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Wrap your unwashed roots in a paper towel to absorb any potential moisture, then store the carrots in a zip-top bag or airtight container in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer for up to 4 weeks.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
These small pets’ active and engaging behavior, from zipping around the tank and finding places to hide in solo play to following movement outside the tank in interactive play, can keep a kid’s attention.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The star didn’t zip around on wires and floating platforms to make sure big spenders in the stadium got an unobstructed view.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zip
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As difficult as those changes might be, for this administration or any other, chipping away at the deficit will only become more difficult as time goes on, Georgieva said, adding that the ideal moment would be now, while the economy is still humming along relatively strongly.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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When he's done telling his story, Slim starts humming and singing, using music to change the mood and escape the trauma of his past.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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Quite quickly after the judges picked a winner in the Quickfire Challenge, crews darted in to clean up the makeshift kitchen stacked with Bosch appliances and aluminum tables serving as workspaces.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Instead, a small monkey darted between rocks, trailing older members of the troop.—
Joshua Mellin,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Warmer temperatures will cause plant growth and flowering to speed up so your blooms won’t last as long.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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After speeding through streets in Sherman Oaks and Studio City, the driver suddenly pulled over to the side of the road.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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One person said their robotaxi stopped in traffic with cars buzzing by while another said the car went the wrong way on a one-way street under construction.—
Brian Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Garrison didn't expect that particular photo to blow up — but then her phone started buzzing nonstop.—
Jennifer Earl,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Hammond is flitting around the festival wearing a button-up shirt embroidered with the word SWEAT.—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Curbed,
25 Feb. 2026
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Watch for Carolina chickadees flitting through trees.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Yet the Department of Homeland Security closed precheck lanes on Sunday to hurry along spending talks.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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The men disappeared inside and hurried up to the fifth floor.—
Steven Levingston,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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In times of crumble and collapse, buildings and governments may fall, but stories are the ghosts that whisper to us from the rubble.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Now the whole ton is whispering about it, and Lady Whistledown finally had to say something.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Fringed palm fronds flutter in the breeze.—
Jason Sheeler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pugh’s dress wholly evoked dark glamour, with a high neckline, fluttering short sleeves and a hint of contrasting fabric throughout the design of the dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Zip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zip. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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