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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 zip-up collar gives it a preppy-casual vibe that can be zipped down and layered with a necklace, or zipped up with leg-elongating flare jeans and sneakers.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even light, which zipped at breathtaking pace across the dark, took many human lifetimes to traverse a single galaxy.—
Angus Fletcher,
Big Think,
29 Sep. 2025
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Four additional rounds were heard as the vehicle sped past South 76th Street and in the 7800 block of West Lapham Street, with speeds exceeding 80 mph.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Police are following up on reports that a truck and a car sped away.—
Jennifer Edwards Baker,
Fox 19 Cincinnati,
17 Oct. 2025
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At Target, for instance, the category’s sales have soared nearly 70% year-to-date and are expected to top $1 billion in annual revenue.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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The prices of vegetables, oil, and flour have soared since the war began.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
19 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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The Gators raced out to a 13-7 lead against the Bulldogs after two quarters, but fans were not pacified by the product on the field.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Rudy and Amanda raced to Ocean Reef, where Rudy was told Katy was being transported.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Its sales there rocketed 880% year-on-year in September.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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After announcing a partnership with OpenAI, AMD shares rocketed 35% on the week — the best since 2016.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Doors being locked and customers needing to be buzzed in.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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But even as the house buzzed with happiness, Shannel was battling a nagging headache.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Some firms have scurried to ship early, but even a few days’ delay at sea could blow up their margins.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The eye midge may have implanted itself elsewhere and there’s no telling where those other icky creatures from Prodigy’s labs have scurried off to, but those are questions that will no doubt be answered once/if FX announces a second season.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Zoomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoomed. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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