zipping (up)

present participle of zip (up)
as in stimulating
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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stimulating
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  • The Fed’s main tool — its key interest rate — functions on the demand side, either by cooling or stimulating the US economy, depending on whether officials want to address high inflation or high unemployment.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Wearing a pair of compression socks will not only ward off any temptation to clip or file your nails mid-flight, but the socks will also relieve tension by stimulating circulation in your legs and feet to reduce swelling in the air.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026
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“Zipping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zipping%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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