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
Reuters reported that the automaker doesn’t see sustainable demand for an electric sports car and is concerned about the effects of heavy EV batteries on the experience of driving a zippy ride.
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Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 19 July 2025
The interiors are a playful mash-up of old and new, taking design cues from classical Rome and swirling them together with zippy colors and patterns.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
Donkey Kong can also slide along on chunks of terrain in a zippy, madcap land-surfing mode that's wonderfully difficult to control effectively.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
This small but mighty desktop tower houses a zippy Ryzen 7 processor and an RX 9070 XT graphics card (comparable with an RTX 5070 Ti for you Nvidia fans), and will handle all your gaming needs with ease.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
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Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 19 July 2025
The interiors are a playful mash-up of old and new, taking design cues from classical Rome and swirling them together with zippy colors and patterns.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
Donkey Kong can also slide along on chunks of terrain in a zippy, madcap land-surfing mode that's wonderfully difficult to control effectively.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
This small but mighty desktop tower houses a zippy Ryzen 7 processor and an RX 9070 XT graphics card (comparable with an RTX 5070 Ti for you Nvidia fans), and will handle all your gaming needs with ease.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zippy
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Its Crown Kids Club pulses with creativity—think gooey slime-making, art workshops, kids’ gymnastics, and lively Pokémon shows—plus a dedicated cinema, a LEGO playroom, a mini kitchen workshop, and a glittering Princess Spa.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The lively multi-cultural party band Kotoko Brass plays on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on Guilford Green Stage One.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
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As the Ukraine war progresses, the U.S. government is understanding the power of rapid prototyping and experimental focus to improve and innovate on physical AI capabilities.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Staying hydrated is crucial in hot weather, and adding a bit of salt to water can help prevent rapid fluid loss.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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The resulting text has an energetic momentum and an almost cinematic quality.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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While extroverts often perform best in collaborative, energetic spaces, introverts frequently do their most thoughtful work in quieter, less stimulating settings.—
Jennifer Kamara,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The new nine-speed transmission offers brisk, usually seamless shifts; though at times the acceleration can feel a bit segmented.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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Analysts expect brisk growth in the next two years.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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As one of several interactive experiences, guests will be able to spin a 3D prize wheel with Luigi, Lavazza’s animated robot, for a chance to win keepsake merch and coffee prizes.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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An animated CoComelon film from Universal Pictures is in the works for release the same year.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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These routines are highly edited, almost hypnotic, with quick cuts, each mini-scene overlaid with a time stamp.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
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However, one quick two-handed push off by No. 5 sent Morris earthbound as the coach quickly became London’s next victim.—
Hailey Hurst,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Dormant grass gets active once temperatures increase, so don't fertilize before then.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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But children in any educational setting can benefit from parents taking an active role in their learning and development, research shows.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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Polar bears rely on fast ice as a platform for hunting seals.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers responded with reforms that included faster payroll tax increases, a gradual rise in the retirement age, and taxation of some Social Security benefits.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zippy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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