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as in zipped
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 sped
to proceed or move quickly
race cars zooming around a track at breakneck speeds
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as in soared
to rise abruptly and rapidly
zoomed to a supervisory position after only a few short months
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Recent Examples of zoomed
While in 2019 about 13,700 objects (including space junk) zoomed around the planet in low Earth orbit (LEO), at altitudes below 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometers), that number has since risen to 24,185 objects in 2025, an increase of 76%, according to the study.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
After Polanco’s ball zoomed into right field and the winning run crossed the plate, Skubal rocked back and forth on the dugout railing.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The resulting storm would probably stay out to sea on a similar track to Hurricane Gabrielle, which zoomed past Bermuda this week on a path toward the Azores in Portugal.
—Alex Harris
updated September 24, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Even the 3x telephoto lens of the iPhone 15 Pro is clearer and more detailed than the iPhone Air's 2x shot digitally zoomed to 3x.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
McMillan, who isn’t known for his breakaway speed, zoomed past defenders for a 40-yard gain, setting up the Panthers for their first points of the afternoon.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
Oliver accepted the trophy and zoomed through his speech.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Schultz and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, authored a standalone bill called AB 306 that got folded into AB 130 and zoomed through both chambers of the statehouse.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Fast fashion trends zoomed by, and vintage stores got more curated.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
After Polanco’s ball zoomed into right field and the winning run crossed the plate, Skubal rocked back and forth on the dugout railing.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The resulting storm would probably stay out to sea on a similar track to Hurricane Gabrielle, which zoomed past Bermuda this week on a path toward the Azores in Portugal.
—Alex Harris
updated September 24, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Even the 3x telephoto lens of the iPhone 15 Pro is clearer and more detailed than the iPhone Air's 2x shot digitally zoomed to 3x.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
McMillan, who isn’t known for his breakaway speed, zoomed past defenders for a 40-yard gain, setting up the Panthers for their first points of the afternoon.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
Oliver accepted the trophy and zoomed through his speech.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Schultz and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, authored a standalone bill called AB 306 that got folded into AB 130 and zoomed through both chambers of the statehouse.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Fast fashion trends zoomed by, and vintage stores got more curated.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoomed
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The interior has plenty of pockets to keep your items organized and zipped away, while the outside features one open pocket and two buckled side pockets.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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TreVeyon Henderson covered 12 yards on a wham run, then 18 more on a misdirection toss where fullback Jack Westover and right guard Mike Onwenu presented false keys that indicated an inside run while Henderson zipped outside.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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The video, which was sped up, showed both Archie and Lilibet in the background playing.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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Once enough cars have sped over these fissures, chunks begin breaking off to create those infamous potholes that pop tires and ruin shocks.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
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The social media platform soared 16% after posting third-quarter earnings of 80 cents per share, exceeding the 51 cents analysts polled by LSEG had penciled in.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Her approval ratings soared after taking office, but her ruling party still lacks a parliamentary majority after recent election losses.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Offense has largely hummed when Bo Nix is decisive.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lost in our mind frequency, which hummed loud now like a drone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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Brands raced to expand through new stores and soaring stock keeping units — using quantity as the main measure of success.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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When Quentin Grimes appeared to have an open fast-break dunk, González raced across the court to foul him at the rim.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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The air buzzed with laughter, connection, and anticipation.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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Each week, social media has buzzed with his latest one-handed reception or shape-shifting juke.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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There is a possibility that their romance has traveled off-screen.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, King traveled to space on a Blue Origin flight alongside a crew of all female astronauts, including Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez and others.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Zoomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoomed. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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