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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  • My grandparents have found that compression socks help relieve some of the discomfort and swelling that comes from prolonged restricted movement by stimulating circulation in your legs.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • At night, a retinoid or retinol is one of the best ingredients for improving fine lines and stimulating collagen over time.
    Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Zipping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zipping%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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