as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the zoom of a motorboat off in the distance
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1
as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
a squadron of fighter planes zooming over our heads prompted thoughts of a terrorist attack
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
race cars zooming around a track at breakneck speeds
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as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly
zoomed to a supervisory position after only a few short months
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Recent Examples of zoom
C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Since then, Jenn has become one of the most active volunteers in the Yellow Balloon world — coordinating Goose tables, working Billy Strings shows, and helping to run a nightly recovery zoom meeting for members of The Phellowship.
—David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
The short trailer zoomed over the unnamed region where the games take place.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
That’s why if there’s another Adam Jones catch or Javier Báez tag, Griffey’s zoom lens will be there waiting for it.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Since then, Jenn has become one of the most active volunteers in the Yellow Balloon world — coordinating Goose tables, working Billy Strings shows, and helping to run a nightly recovery zoom meeting for members of The Phellowship.
—David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
As the trio awaited Williams, the breakout star zoomed onto the ice to loud cheers from the audience.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
The short trailer zoomed over the unnamed region where the games take place.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoom
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This can be thought of as the background hum of the universe from a host of more distant collision events underlying that loud crashing orchestra of relatively close massive black hole mergers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Freight House building creaks and moans underfoot, and passing trains produce little more than a subtle hum.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The biggest reason that homeowners choose to zip cover their HVAC units is protection.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Using biometrics as part of logins can speed up this process and improve security, but that requires an investment in technology implementation and training to use it.—
Don Aviv,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
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With the official arrival of spring next week, a new section of trail in Clear Creek Canyon featuring soaring rock walls and cascading rapids is beckoning Front Range runners, cyclists, walkers and families with baby strollers.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, chronic absenteeism — which the state defines as missing 18 school days — soared to 29% of students in the 2022-23 school year.—
Jake Shore,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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For many of us, our truest Valentine has four legs, a wagging tail, a gentle purr or a happy chirp.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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They’re revived — buzzing, even; at the glorious point in the caffeinated beverage where everything is beautiful, nothing hurts and at least one of them feels like a creative genius.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Smaller acts like Los Alegres del Barranco, Arsenal Efectivo, and Alta Consigna were already generating buzz in Mexican music.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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One diner, who works in the hospitality industry and is flying across the country to attend the pop-up and visit friends, is keeping his seat.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In another set of images by photographer Ian Recchio, who goes by @Lookunderocks on Instagram, another aircraft, described as a business-jet-type platform, was seen flying below the refueling formation.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Since then, interest has rocketed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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As the Chicago Bears were rocketing toward an NFC North title and playoff run, quarterback Caleb Williams made a comment on social media about his Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman that has proven prophetic.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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