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
The visiting space rock is hurtling through the solar system at a zippy 9,753 miles per hour.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Take a look at the Dell 16 (DC16255), which features a zippy Ryzen 7 processor that handles day-to-day tasks like launching applications and processing documents with ease.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
There’s a zippy little air dash that does almost nothing, however, moving you forward about two feet.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
By the ‘80s, Yves Saint Laurent had taken up the mantle, debuting navy sets with zippy red accents.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Take a look at the Dell 16 (DC16255), which features a zippy Ryzen 7 processor that handles day-to-day tasks like launching applications and processing documents with ease.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
There’s a zippy little air dash that does almost nothing, however, moving you forward about two feet.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
By the ‘80s, Yves Saint Laurent had taken up the mantle, debuting navy sets with zippy red accents.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zippy
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The lively restaurant, a tribute to British photographer and tastemaker Cecil Beaton, strikes a delicate balance between elegance and whimsy.—
Julie Tremaine,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Created by Liz Heldens (Will Trent) and Matt Ward (Best Medicine), and set to kick off production in Los Angeles this year, the new series follows Heidi (Banks), who while fresh off a messy divorce, sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, the deputy secretary-general, said that given the high level of movement of people and goods across the region, coordinated preparedness and rapid information sharing are essential to preventing cross-border transmission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Little Caesars Arena was as energetic as its been all season, and Detroit didn’t deliver, sending Pistons fans for an early exit.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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For a night out, head to local landmark Pam Pam, a fish-out-of-water Brazilian bar with tiki drinks, dance shows, live music, and an energetic atmosphere.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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If your cardiorespiratory fitness could use a boost, Gavino said a wide range of physical activities can help, including aerobic activities like brisk walking, cycling, swimming, and interval training.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
13 May 2026
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Even a 10-minute brisk walk or a 30-minute gardening session can have benefits.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Diesel, Moritz and Morgan also executive produce an animated Fast & Furious series set at Netflix from DreamWorks Animation.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Lion Forge Entertainment develops and produces animated and live-action content targeting kids and family, YA and adult audiences.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Airy and breathable, these temperature-regulating pants feature an elastic waistband that’s quick and easy to pull on, and comfortable enough to wear for hours on busy travel days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Sharpen the service with a quick in-room tutorial on lights, a/c, curtains, and handy bedside tablet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Zugunruhe is the itinerant desire of any animate being to keep moving and growing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
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The house is dizzyingly animate, like a video game where every object is a glowing grail.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The vessel targets operations close to shore where traditional warships face higher risks from drones, missiles, mines, and fast attack craft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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If the position has reopened or enough time has passed, reaching back out to these candidates is one of the fastest ways to generate a qualified hiring pipeline.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zippy. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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