1
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a crowd of zippy children who'd been cooped up all day
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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
she just bought a zippy new computer that should enable her to work more efficiently
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Recent Examples of zippy
Still, it’s got some zippy charm, particularly in the kitchen, where delft-blue tiles line the backsplash above the electric-blue Kucht oven and burners, plus the starred maroon and faded floral wallpapers lining the bedrooms upstairs.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025
From the ’90s originals to the series’ resurrection in recent years, the Doom games have always been about using constant, zippy motion to dodge through a sea of relatively slow-moving bullets, maintaining your distance while firing back at encroaching hordes of varied monsters.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Wang’s Instagram account from that time is full of videos of her on the campaign trail, set to zippy pop songs.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Bergamot, for instance, has a zippy citrus scent that can energize, while borage and chamomile calm and soothe.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025
From the ’90s originals to the series’ resurrection in recent years, the Doom games have always been about using constant, zippy motion to dodge through a sea of relatively slow-moving bullets, maintaining your distance while firing back at encroaching hordes of varied monsters.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Wang’s Instagram account from that time is full of videos of her on the campaign trail, set to zippy pop songs.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Bergamot, for instance, has a zippy citrus scent that can energize, while borage and chamomile calm and soothe.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zippy
Adjective
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Thus began a lively rivalry with Lee, who quickly learned Clemens possesses a killer serve.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In lieu of bunking in the 4,000-square-foot Lord House, built in 1962 just off of Mulholland Drive, rent it out by the hour and host a lively pool party.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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However, no big promises are being made about throwing a lot of money at a rapid rise.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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But over the decades, jobs vanished, factories closed, and industry's hum was replaced by the lure of cheap labor overseas and rapid automation at home.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Host Jennifer Lopez opened the show with an energetic dance number to a medley that included a mashup of songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Rod Stewart, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, closed out the evening with an energetic performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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The barn jacket makes for a stylish layering piece, which is perfect to bring along for cool nights around the bonfire or brisk boat rides.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Mike Dunleavy Reveals Big Offseason Roster Goal Now, after a brisk five-game defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves (mostly without their best player, Stephen Curry, who went down in Game 1 with a hamstring strain), the Warriors face an uncertain offseason.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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The newcomer enrolled in tap classes, and trained fastidiously with associate choreographer Rachelle Rak, figuring out how an animated siren might walk and stand.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This is her opportunity to step up into a more prominent role, and the quiet ONO is disappearing in favor of this, more animated and aggressive version.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Shooting victim Sarah Milgrim remembered as 'a light' who fought antisemitism Israeli Embassy shooting: See the scene Real quick All American Rejects singer explains what's up with viral pop-up shows.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The ship was to be the second major navy surface vessel revealed in quick succession by North Korea.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Moreover, for active and retired military members, a 10% military discount is available year-round.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Over the last 20 years, more coaches (16) have finished with worse records (excluding active coaches) than with improved records (13) in their second-chance campaigns, according to NHL Stats.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The changes included speedier implementation of the Medicaid work requirements, which will begin in December 2026, rather than January 2029, and a faster rollback of the production tax credits for clean electricity projects, both sought by the conservatives.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Parents appreciate the leakproof design and BPA-free materials and babies will appreciate the fast nipple flow.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zippy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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