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
Linen, knits, satin, and suede show up in classic neutrals alongside pops of zippy orange — so dreamy for spring's warming temps.
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Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 11 Apr. 2025
Grab the 55-inch Roku Plus Series TV at 30% off for a set with bright color, zippy 4K streams, and handy voice-remote magic in one go.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Stanton Social Prime satiated our sweet tooths with its over-the-top desserts like the Butter Me Up, zippy lemon curd shaped like a stick of butter and accompanied by toasted croissant.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Both of the new phones have the staples that people care most about — great cameras, nice screens, zippy speeds, modern software and long battery life.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 11 Apr. 2025
Grab the 55-inch Roku Plus Series TV at 30% off for a set with bright color, zippy 4K streams, and handy voice-remote magic in one go.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Stanton Social Prime satiated our sweet tooths with its over-the-top desserts like the Butter Me Up, zippy lemon curd shaped like a stick of butter and accompanied by toasted croissant.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Both of the new phones have the staples that people care most about — great cameras, nice screens, zippy speeds, modern software and long battery life.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zippy
Adjective
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Insects, much like their human counterparts, are more lively in the spring and summer when the weather is warmer.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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The conversation was lively and funny, with the actress discussing her defining role in 1976’s Carrie and nearly missing out on Lynne Ramsay’s current Cannes title, Die, My Love.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 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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The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 authorizes the rapid deportation of migrants from countries with which the United States is at war or that are attempting an invasion.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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That motion can help build strength that translates over to tons of daily tasks, like walking an energetic dog or opening a heavy door, to name a few.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
12 May 2025
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The collection combines breathable, comfortable fabrics with a bold, energetic color palette—perfect for those constantly on the go.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The chippies, pubs and merchandise stalls on Goodison Road are doing brisk business, as fans arrive extra early to soak up precious last memories.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Adames began jogging around the bases, but his trot soon slowed into a brisk walk.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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New installments in development include a fifth chapter in the main series, an animated prequel, and a spin-off focused on Donnie Yen’s blind assassin, Caine.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Its production pedigree and glib roasting of materialism through the magic-using preppy Kaz set it apart from the majority of animated and live-action series alike.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch gave Randle a quick hook, sending the forward to the bench for the next two minutes of action, much to Randle’s dismay — which was evident in the veteran’s body language.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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The bear blew past him half a stride, dug its front claws in the dirt, then spun a quick 180 and lunged at Bentzel.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Police may switch from active pursuit when the driver is speeding or behaving erratically.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Transfer portal Campbell hasn’t written much about the portal, and Texas Tech has been an active user in recent years.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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With a win Friday, the Braves, who began the season with seven losses, could’ve tied an MLB record for the fastest team to reach .500 after such a start: The 1945 Boston Red Sox started 0-7 and got to the mark in their 38th game.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Chinese factory activity contracted at its fastest pace in 16 months in April, adding urgency to Beijing’s efforts to roll out fresh economic stimulus.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zippy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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