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noun (1)

Definition of zipnext
as in energy
active strength of body or mind he has surprising zip for a man his age

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zip

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noun (2)

as in nothing
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it I've got zip as far as new ideas go

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zip

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verb

ˈzip How to pronounce zip (audio)
1
as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound a dragonfly zipped by my ear

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2
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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3
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
Noun
She was last seen wearing a black zip-up, black T-shirt, skinny jeans with holes, white Nike socks and brown sandals. — Riley Moser, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Walking through a historic cathedral in zip-off cargo pants and a neon-yellow souvenir shirt broadcasts your status as an outsider. — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
Every second, particles zip through your body at nearly the speed of light. — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 In the heyday of newspapers, Maines would zip through downtown Fort Lauderdale on his scooter to the Sun Sentinel’s office. — Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zip
  1. energy
  2. nothing
  3. hum
  4. dart
  5. speed
  6. vigor
  7. zero
  8. buzz
Noun
  • Last October, OpenAI announced plans to partner with a local company to build a data centre powered by clean energy costing up to $25 billion.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026
  • However, Bobrick says that if such effects were constructed at much smaller scales, the amount of energy required could be reduced as well, thereby making the process more feasible.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of nothing
Verb
  • Pastel Colonial buildings lined the streets, their facades glowing in the afternoon sun, while the plazas hummed with life.
    — Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But Mensah finished the game going 6 of 10 for just 7 yards after throwing for 213 yards during his record-setting completion run that, to that point, allowed Miami’s high-octane offense to keep humming.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of hum
Verb
  • Thank you to the San Francisco Zoo for their expertise darting the lion and documenting the scene.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Boley made the correct read, pulled the ball and darted around the left edge after the Jayhawks lost contain.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of dart
Verb
  • Alexander said his husband was struck by a car in May, prompting him to reach out to the City Council about the speeding problems in the neighborhood.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • When life speeds up, intentional relaxation is usually the first thing that flies out the window.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of speed
Noun
  • As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Within a certain interval, the zeros appear to all lie on a straight line.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Underwood sailed his first Hail Mary attempt out of the back of the end zone, and despite the clock appearing to hit triple zeros to end the game, officials added one second back onto the clock after a review, which led to Underwood's heroics.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of zero
Verb
  • Some frontrunners generated buzz after premieres at Venice, Telluride, and Toronto, while other earlier festival entries survived the stress test of a reassessment months after their debuts at Cannes or Sundance.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026
  • With most parents decked out in the school’s signature green, Providence’s fan section was buzzing during the first quarter.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of buzz

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“Zip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zip. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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