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
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Jackee Winters, of Boise, expressed dismay at reports of ICE officials separating families and zip-tying children at the Wilder raid.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
But before Sharks defenseman Vincent Iorio had left the penalty box, Rossi zipped a long-range pass to the net that Johansson redirected in to get Minnesota on the board.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Stash your phone, wallet, and keys in the middle zip pocket and keep your notebook, pens, and snacks in either of the two open compartments.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Jackee Winters, of Boise, expressed dismay at reports of ICE officials separating families and zip-tying children at the Wilder raid.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Sunday, Anderson zipped past McKivitz and drilled Jones on a third-down incompletion for a speedy 3-and-out after halftime, keeping the 49ers behind 16-7.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
But before Sharks defenseman Vincent Iorio had left the penalty box, Rossi zipped a long-range pass to the net that Johansson redirected in to get Minnesota on the board.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zip
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Meanwhile, the penalty kill is also humming at a rate unseen in Denver for a long time.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Their offense is humming (averaging nearly 36 points per game), the offensive line continues to perform at a high level, allowing very few sacks, and the defense has been feeding off momentum with key plays in recent outings.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nearly a week later, Scott and Kodi Allred, a couple traveling to visit their son at the University of Northern Colorado, saw the frightened black dachshund darting along the same stretch of road near Elk Mountain.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Swinging from the overhanging branches and darting through the woods, the animals were heading toward a nearby housing project, their pink faces lit with glee.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Researchers also discovered that dark energy had not always been dominant, appearing to begin its rule and start speeding up the expansion of the universe around 5 billion years ago, or roughly 9 billion years after the Big Bang.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The vehicle reportedly sped into a shopping plaza, where the incident — captured on video — unfolded.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Its small black-and-white screen was often blurry, sometimes blank and buzzing, the programming sporadic or lame.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, endless construction, the Siegels’ lavish (but tacky) lifestyle and their chaotic family life buzz in the background.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Something seemed to flit before his eyes, perhaps a glimpse of himself flying across a football field, all velocity and bad intentions.—
Nick Stern,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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Pulse is a ghost story, featuring two interwoven storylines about young Tokyoites who begin to see and hear strange apparitions flitting across their computer screens.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Mahomes spent the game on his backside, hurried or outright hit by rushers 15 times in all.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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But hurry — the sale ends November 5.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Available in three sleek neutral shades, these joggers whisper quiet luxury and feel like a dream.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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But no one wants to be caught sifting through lawsuits or whispering about a castmate’s questionable business practices.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The president’s guests — which included top members of his administration, MAGA allies and big-time political donors — noshed on hors d’oeuvres and downed exotic cocktails while jazz music blared and burlesque dancers fluttered their fans.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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The all-new Elevance Concept SUV isn't as immediately lovable as the classic Delica Chamonix 4x4 vans that still make our hearts flutter generations later.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Zip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zip. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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