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as in hummed
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
a dragonfly zipped by my ear
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as in darted
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 sped
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 zipped
Achraf Hakimi, Morocco’s superstar captain, was denied by Gunn after receiving a similar entry pass from Diaz, then zipped a shot from outside the box straight at the Scotland keeper.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 June 2026
Near the stadium, a worker on a cart zipped by, transporting what looked like propane tanks.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
The microfiber blanket measures 65 inches long and 40 inches wide, but can be folded and zipped into a convenient blanket pouch that’s only 6 inches long and 9 inches wide.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Ohtani zipped it in at knee level, and Carroll drilled it into the ground, right to second baseman Alex Freeland.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Norris zipped past the Mercedes duo for the lead at the start but couldn’t hold on long.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 24 May 2026
First, there was the child who had zipped his entire face inside the hood of his green sweatshirt.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
That point was acknowledged immediately with the title track – not played since 2009 – opening the show as motion-simulating video tilted and zipped through a vibrant carnival.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 May 2026
With the game tied 2-2 in the third, Hughes zipped a pass across the front of the crease intended for a teammate.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 June 2026
Near the stadium, a worker on a cart zipped by, transporting what looked like propane tanks.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
The microfiber blanket measures 65 inches long and 40 inches wide, but can be folded and zipped into a convenient blanket pouch that’s only 6 inches long and 9 inches wide.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Ohtani zipped it in at knee level, and Carroll drilled it into the ground, right to second baseman Alex Freeland.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Norris zipped past the Mercedes duo for the lead at the start but couldn’t hold on long.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 24 May 2026
First, there was the child who had zipped his entire face inside the hood of his green sweatshirt.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
That point was acknowledged immediately with the title track – not played since 2009 – opening the show as motion-simulating video tilted and zipped through a vibrant carnival.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 May 2026
With the game tied 2-2 in the third, Hughes zipped a pass across the front of the crease intended for a teammate.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zipped
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Five racks of computer servers hummed in a futuristic yet industrial-looking classroom at Atlanta Technical College, south of downtown.—
Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
26 May 2026
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Ventilators hummed in an intensive care unit.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The next inning, the Rays’ Ben Williamson hit a two-out single to Tucker in right field, and Tampa’s Jonathan Aranda darted around third toward home.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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But instead of trying to run out more time or take a foul, Fox darted to the basket and attempted a lay-up, which Anunoby blocked.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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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,
14 June 2026
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Graham quickly sped away in a 2023 white Mercedes.—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The raucous crowd buzzed, performing an anticipatory wave before Andrade saluted the judges.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Picture show New York City buzzed with excitement yesterday as fans flooded the streets to celebrate the Knicks' first NBA championship win since 1973.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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Western whiptails flitted across the trail and onto rocks.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Brands may be gearing up for a European summer, but over the past couple of months, many European luxury labels — and with them, brand executives, fashion journalists, and VICs — have flitted between the coasts of the United States.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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After a decade of grueling in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, several miscarriages and successfully passing her 12-week milestone, Crane, who formerly worked as a mental health nurse, hurried to the hospital.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Ojeda’s said her boyfriend, Julio, hurried into the hall.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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Alex whispered, half to me half to Dad.—
Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Not long after, Karlsson went to the locker room and Vegas’ athletic trainer whispered in coach John Tortorella’s ear, and the coach looked displeased.—
Rich Hammond,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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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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Cars honked their horns and cyclists pulled over to tune in as flags fluttered in the wind, fans clambered to see the screen, and people hugged and shouted.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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“Zipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zipped. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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