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 zip
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
PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
There's no third or fourth zoom camera here, and battery life likely won't match up to similar-sized peers.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 13 May 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Without bees, moths, weevils, and more zooming around and spreading plants’ reproductive cells, plants and important crops would not grow.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Without optical zoom, S25 Edge owners will have to rely on the big 200MP main sensor and AI to help sharpen up their snaps.
—PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
There's no third or fourth zoom camera here, and battery life likely won't match up to similar-sized peers.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 13 May 2025
Verb
Picture this — a high-speed train zooming past stations, heading straight for its destination.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Without bees, moths, weevils, and more zooming around and spreading plants’ reproductive cells, plants and important crops would not grow.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoom
Verb
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But where are the best spots to zip around on a motorboat or charter a yacht?—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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They were last seen zipping east on Lorraine St. EMS rushed the bus driver to New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was treated for a minor injury, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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Even better news is that advancements are achievable: reducing administrative delays speeds up patient care and removes obstacles.—
Yusuf Qasim,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The backers said limiting the scope of environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act would speed up development.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Verb
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In fiscal year 2024, its data center revenue jumped 217% year-over-year, driven by soaring demand across the U.S., Europe, and Gulf States.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Picking up the team options on Hartenstein and Dort would send them soaring over the $206.7 million luxury-tax line and dangerously close to the $215.5 million first apron.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The three of them shared head bonks, muzzle rubs, purrs, and cuddling!!—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Seely’s voice brings in a slice of gritty wisdom, Dasher’s vocal purrs with sweetness, while Dasher offers up both humor and wit.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2025
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By the 16th century, drone also came to mean a dull, continuous humming sound, and later, someone blindly follows orders similar to a bee.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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This is a humdinger of a pollinator plant, attracting not only humming bees and butterflies, but a host of other insects, too.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
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This technology allows even those with limited flying experience to handle the bike safely and confidently.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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This was the first launch since Bezos' fiancé Lauren Sánchez flew with an all-woman crew that included pop star Katy Perry and TV morning show host Gayle King in April.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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Jude Bellingham’s career is rocketing but what next for his younger brother, Jobe?—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Space travel is rocketing into the future, and medicine is working to keep up.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The party generated substantial social media buzz, with Lexus vehicles featured prominently in social media content from attendees and the press.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Yellowjackets and Squid Game are both former Drama Series nominees, even if the buzz for both shows died down with their most recent seasons.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
24 May 2025
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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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