ZIP (UP) Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

zip (up)

verb

Definition of zip (up)

as in to stimulate

to give life, vigor, or spirit to the newscaster asked the writer if there was a way to zip up the story a little

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stimulate

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The move stimulated the private sector and accelerated the deployment of EV infrastructure, Vesser said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Issagholyan built out a 24-session plan to course-correct, involving twice weekly visits in which I would be chiropractically adjusted, my jaw cold-lasered to promote cellular regeneration and my back muscles stimulated by electrodes.

— Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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