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1
as in humming
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 darting
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 speeding
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 zipping
Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
This sets up an exciting action sequence that sees Knox and Shirley zipping down the center of the silo, as an angry mob — whipped up by raiders disguised as citizens, planted by Amundsen — breaks down the barricades meant to contain the mayhem.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
That mission of zipping-the-lips and taking a digital detox by leaving the mobile devices in your locker is a challenge for some.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
View Comments During its close flybys, Juno captured high-precision Doppler data, which measured Io’s gravity by tracking how zipping closely to the moon affected the spacecraft’s acceleration.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Fern is a bit more rebellious, often zipping through the streets on her speeder with her best friend KB.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
But astronomers caution that the radiant is not a good guide for where stargazers should look to view the zipping meteors, which should be visible across the night sky around the globe.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
This sets up an exciting action sequence that sees Knox and Shirley zipping down the center of the silo, as an angry mob — whipped up by raiders disguised as citizens, planted by Amundsen — breaks down the barricades meant to contain the mayhem.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
That mission of zipping-the-lips and taking a digital detox by leaving the mobile devices in your locker is a challenge for some.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
View Comments During its close flybys, Juno captured high-precision Doppler data, which measured Io’s gravity by tracking how zipping closely to the moon affected the spacecraft’s acceleration.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Fern is a bit more rebellious, often zipping through the streets on her speeder with her best friend KB.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
But astronomers caution that the radiant is not a good guide for where stargazers should look to view the zipping meteors, which should be visible across the night sky around the globe.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zipping
Verb
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The work was conducted in FIU’s battery lab — filled with flashing chargers, humming fans, pumps cycling the air, temperature controllers and other gear — has everything needed to make batteries from scratch.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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And Yoshi put his arm around my shoulder, sinking a little further into the mattress, humming just under his breath.—
Bryan Washington,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Watkins can provide help against low blocks with his running and aerial ability, but a potential concern is his pressing.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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For our running example of Google Ads, there are countless tools that will analyze your bidding strategy, ad content and more, digesting the numerous metrics provided by Google Ads into a simpler strategic direction.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 20-year-old centre-back is one of the most exciting defensive prospects around and his move to the Santiago Bernabeu marks the highest point yet of a remarkably rapid rise.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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And who stands to benefit, and who might this rapid shift be hurting?—
Taylor Wilson,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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But after a swift recovery, Camille is struck by an inexplicable pain that gradually takes hold of him, threatening his dreams of greatness.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2025
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Having a solo focus on Daniel Richter’s new paintings has elicited a very positive response, reflected in collectors’ swift decisions to buy.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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So what’s driving the need for these changes?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By forcing his posts to the top of feeds, elevating like-minded voices, and driving critics off the platform, Musk revealed the raw power of ownership.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For One Medical, this means offering same-day appointments, speedy callbacks or handling many issues online versus the phone, so the patient doesn’t have to wait on hold or wait for a callback.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The deals also married with Brighton’s global recruitment model of attracting young players via a clear and potentially speedy pathway into the first team, with an expectation of not standing in the way of further career progression at the right price and in the right circumstances.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Zipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zipping. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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