zoomed

Definition of zoomednext
past tense of zoom
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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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Recent Examples of zoomed 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 In this recent study, XRISM zoomed into a relatively small region around M87*, discovering the strongest turbulence ever seen in a galaxy cluster, even more violent than the conditions generated when galaxy clusters collide and merge. Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026 The 11-acre Helms complex is the former home of the Helms bakery, famous for the butter yellow trucks that once zoomed across Southern California delivering fresh bread and for being an official supplier for the 1932 Olympics – a distinction still proudly displayed on a rooftop sign. Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 But then, with one lap to go and the white flag already out, his Open-car competitor Corey LaJoie spun out, and instead of braking and avoiding the carnage, Mears smashed his foot on the pedal and zoomed ahead of LaJoie before the caution came out. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026 On the bright side, the Bulldogs have zoomed past their 2024-25 victory total (six wins) and are tracking for their best season since 2022. Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026 Essentially, a defeatist tone was set once Shaheed zoomed through the 49ers on his 95-yard kick return, eluding Chase Lucas, Luke Gifford and, alas, kicker Eddy Piñeiro, who tried to trip Shaheed at the 55-yard line. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026 While Boyle’s iPhone camera rigs zipped and zoomed around the landscape with an almost game-like mobility, Bobbitt’s camera shakes with zombie rage and then stills, lulling us in and out of violence and peace. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoomed
Verb
  • Carlsson zipped a seam pass for Gauthier, which initially failed to connect.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The score was tied 2-2 in the final minute of the third period, when Connor McDavid zipped the puck cross-ice to Nathan MacKinnon, who found the back of the net.
    The Sports Desk, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • Volunteers, including McGuire, sped to the shores of Huntington Beach to help.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The car sped through the streets.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
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  • Maas is a major player in the romantasy — a portmanteau of romance and fantasy — genre, which has soared in popularity on TikTok.
    Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The conflict’s effect on the global economy largely hinges on energy prices, which soared this week on worries about supply.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
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  • The laser-cutting machine hummed with life.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The nondescript industrial buildings once hummed away largely behind the scenes, powering the various facets of our online lives.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
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  • The 2020 Democratic presidential primary, the party's last open nominating contest, featured a rush to the left as candidates raced to embrace far-reaching ideas including Medicare-for-all, the Green New Deal and aggressive taxes on billionaires.
    JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Storms that raced through the area early Friday, with frequent lightning and thunder, are expected to linger into the morning before moving out, the weather service said.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
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  • Sacramento’s Railyards District buzzed with activity in recent weeks.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Texts from friends buzzed his phone.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The trip holds serious symbolism for the couple, who last traveled to Australia just five months after their royal nuptials.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Trade increased, and mail traveled quicker between the countries.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Tirado scurried to at least half a dozen bags before finding his and pulling out … pickle juice.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025

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“Zoomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoomed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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