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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
The intelligent zoom lens can capture far away footage in high definition.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
Extrapolating from the way Jaime rides a shopping cart (like a 10-year-old, zooming through the frozen food section with both feet off the ground), these grocery aisles are like memory lane.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
That said, a camcorder will often have excellent zoom lenses built in, so if recording at a distance is a priority, then a camcorder can still be a good option.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
The intelligent zoom lens can capture far away footage in high definition.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
With his multi-instrumentalist bandmates, PJ Moore and co-songwriter Robert Bell, Buchanan zooms into these exchanges to prolong them or dissembles them into jagged pieces that leave the bigger picture to us.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
Extrapolating from the way Jaime rides a shopping cart (like a 10-year-old, zooming through the frozen food section with both feet off the ground), these grocery aisles are like memory lane.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoom
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The branzino collars are repurposed as a riff on Buffalo wings, grilled and painted in a glaze that hits all the pleasure centers at once, with a bright, zingy vinegar punch that hums with heat.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Love this story on how the student-athletes, coaches, supporters and school amenities make the program hum.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Slip or zip these on before hitting the pavement for a day of sightseeing and know your feet will still be in great shape by the time dinner rolls around.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Similar to the Give’r, these are not made for dexterity, so expect to pull them off to zip your jacket or tie your shoes.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
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Early in my freshman year of college, a speeding car struck my twin brother, Jim, on a street near our campus.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Warren tore her other ACL at the end of her college soccer career, recovered and relocated to Salt Lake City to commit to speed skating full-time, only to need another surgery a year later to clear up issues from the previous procedure.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Sports has never been part of this mix, but its recent dramatic growth, including soaring team valuations and the influx of investors from private equity and hedge funds, caught Citizens’ attention.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to his campaign website, Stewart also aims to address soaring housing costs and foster economic growth in the county.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 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
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In previous years, the Puppy Bowl has featured a halftime purr-formance with shelter kittens, but there’s no word on whether a bunny will headline this year.—
Bee staff
February 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The buzzing underground networks are an important part of the modern, urban lifestyle in Canada’s coldest metropolises, and can be fascinating — and disorienting — for visitors.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Fans are buzzing about an Act III album release date, every potential hint will be fully examined—and that includes her nails!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort La Sultana Oualidia’s planet-friendly approach prioritizes a dynamic impact on its local environment without ever feeling showy, and many of their most meaningful initiatives may fly under the radar even for guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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City facilities were lit in blue and red overnight, the city's flag will fly at half-staff all day and three wreaths will be on display at City Hall for 24 hours.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In its first season, episodes clocked over 4M views and clips over 67M, with guests including Kevin Durant, Trevor Wallace, Kevin Gates and the return of Drake — the latter an interview which rocketed Althoff to social media fame given that it was conducted in bed.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Thus, figuring how to prevent collisions has become more important as space agencies continue to rocket new technology into low Earth orbit — and there's already a brisk launch schedule planned for 2026.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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