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
John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The lens features an internal zoom mechanism, meaning the physical length does not change when zooming.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Think of it as the difference between taking a luxury C-class vehicle for a spin versus zooming along in Lewis Hamilton’s grand prix race car (Coanda, of course, being the latter).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
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Noun
One camera mounted atop a parking structure can swivel 360 degrees and its zoom function offers a detailed view of a parking lot of an apartment complex across the road.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The lens features an internal zoom mechanism, meaning the physical length does not change when zooming.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The update also brings full PTZ camera control with pan, tilt and zoom for compatible NDI cameras.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Think of it as the difference between taking a luxury C-class vehicle for a spin versus zooming along in Lewis Hamilton’s grand prix race car (Coanda, of course, being the latter).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoom
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Schumann Resonance Time Acceleration Schumann resonances are natural, low-frequency electromagnetic hums that form in the cavity between Earth’s surface and the ionosphere (50-600 miles above the surface).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The lobby bar, meanwhile, hums as the social engine of the property.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rather than go up with his right hand, the Nuggets star used his big mitt to zip a pass through two Estonian defenders.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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That's fast enough to zip from New York to Los Angeles in under two seconds — and to escape the galaxy entirely.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Mechanical engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a new framework that speeds up the design of shock-absorbing foam materials, used in everything from sports and military helmets to spacecraft landing struts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Warmer temperatures increase evaporation, drying out rivers, reservoirs, soil and vegetation, and speeding up Earth’s water cycle as more water goes back into the air for precipitation.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That caused inflation in the transfer market and players’ valuations soared.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Gallery, spanning seven levels, is connected by a soaring atrium of floating cast medallion stairs.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Fluffy robot pets that purr for your attention or tell you a joke.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The viral clip has racked up nearly 19 million views so far, leaving fans buzzing over the pair’s funny performance.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The internet buzzed when Team Cherry announced Silksong.—
Keller Gordon,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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Compost for Life uses black soldier fly larvae to break down organic material.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Neutrogena Clean Face Oil-free Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Recor prefers this oil-free SPF for his face while flying.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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And there has to be housing in general—Helsinki has built enough housing in the past 10 years to keep rental prices from rocketing like in many European capitals.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This time, the free-flying satellite rocketed into orbit with no issues and continues operating today.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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