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noun

Definition of zipsnext
plural of zip
as in zeroes
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it I've got zip as far as new ideas go

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verb

present tense third-person singular of zip
1
as in buzzes
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound a dragonfly zipped by my ear

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as in darts
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements the fly zipped around the room, trying to find a way to the outside

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3
as in speeds
to proceed or move quickly knowing that she was already late, she went zipping off to meet her next client

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“Zips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zips. Accessed 31 Jan. 2023.

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