ZIPS Synonyms: 157 Similar and Opposite Words

zips 1 of 2

noun

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plural of zip

as in zeros

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

as in hums

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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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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Recent Examples of zips

Noun

That the girls are identically dressed, and have the same strengths and skillsets, leads to a flattening of impact and action choreography, and the occasional obfuscation of who is actually doing what when the camera zips by. —

Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026 Alex Garcia’s cheeseburger tartare is a mound of rib-eye sliced by hand into dice-sized squares of meat, dressed in a vinaigrette that zips with pickle brine, soy, mustard and even a squirt or two of ketchup. —

Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes. —

Alice Cary, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026 Clever, funny and visually appealing, Daniel Chong’s nutty action comedy zips along, driven by rambunctious energy and a spirited Mark Mothersbaugh score. —

David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026 From grid fleeces to breathable quarter-zips to its signature Alpha Hoody (which can double as outerwear on warmer ski days), Arc’teryx delivers highly functional, durable pieces that will last for many, many ski seasons to come. —

Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026 Following that ceremony, Riley was asked about the NBA’s post-pandemic move to casualwear for coaches in 2020, including the quarter-zips and polos now worn by Spoelstra and all other NBA coaches. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026 The ground-floor lounge sets the tone with soaring ceilings, plush couches, and a patisserie, before the city’s fastest elevator zips you to the 103rd floor for check-in and your first jaw-dropping view. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 The plush cover zips off for easy washing, while the waterproof layer protects the foam from accidents and spills. —

Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026

Verb

But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed. —

Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 As of now, the areas with the greatest threat to see any significant accumulation would be the farthest southeastern parts of our region before the storm zips off to the east. —

Bill Kelly, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026 Similarly, stop consolidations and other tweaks helped speed up the 29-Sunset, which now zips along Sunset Boulevard at up to 14 mph. —

Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for zips

Noun

Extrapolating from the National Weather Service estimates, the likelihood of being struck six times is roughly one in 13 septillion—that’s a 13 followed by 24 zeros.

— Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Klassen gave up two runs in the inning, before settling down and putting up zeros in the second and third.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026