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as in humming
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 speeding
to proceed or move quickly
race cars zooming around a track at breakneck speeds
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as in soaring
to rise abruptly and rapidly
zoomed to a supervisory position after only a few short months
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Recent Examples of zooming
An introductory video includes views of the planet before zooming down to the Space Coast, flying over to downtown Orlando and zipping into the Dome.
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Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2026
Explore the Outdoors From hitting the water on a paddleboard or kayak to zooming around on WaveRunners, taking boat tours or simply watching for manatees and dolphins, this is a coastal playground with adventure for everyone.
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South Seas,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
Some are zooming around on jet skis in a water tank that's impressively built into the pavilion building that's stood in the Giardini since the 1930s.
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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
There was now a Turn 10 viewing area where fans could get pretty close to the track and experience the deafening sound and body-tingling sensation of cars zooming by at more than 100 miles per hour.
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Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
The sophisticated set by ace production designer David Gropman enables Altman’s perpetually moving and zooming camera to drift in and out of two-way mirrors that depict memories and fantasies with both immediacy and a gauzy nostalgia.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
But three people jumped on the hood of a police car, breaking its windshield, before piling into a black Nissan with no license plates and zooming north on 69th St.
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Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Allison Stirzak has a patchwork of fencing between her front yard and thousands of cars that go zooming by daily on the Kennedy.
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Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
In theaters June 26 The Woman of Tomorrow is zooming into theaters again for her first solo movie since 1984.
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2026
Explore the Outdoors From hitting the water on a paddleboard or kayak to zooming around on WaveRunners, taking boat tours or simply watching for manatees and dolphins, this is a coastal playground with adventure for everyone.
—
South Seas,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
Some are zooming around on jet skis in a water tank that's impressively built into the pavilion building that's stood in the Giardini since the 1930s.
—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
There was now a Turn 10 viewing area where fans could get pretty close to the track and experience the deafening sound and body-tingling sensation of cars zooming by at more than 100 miles per hour.
—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
The sophisticated set by ace production designer David Gropman enables Altman’s perpetually moving and zooming camera to drift in and out of two-way mirrors that depict memories and fantasies with both immediacy and a gauzy nostalgia.
—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
But three people jumped on the hood of a police car, breaking its windshield, before piling into a black Nissan with no license plates and zooming north on 69th St.
—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Allison Stirzak has a patchwork of fencing between her front yard and thousands of cars that go zooming by daily on the Kennedy.
—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
In theaters June 26 The Woman of Tomorrow is zooming into theaters again for her first solo movie since 1984.
—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zooming
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There is something to be said about coaches who take over for successful predecessors and keep the thing humming, because that doesn't always tend to be the case.
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As his family and doctors exited the room, the humming machine lowered a ring around his body.
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Internal decisions are speeding up, and work that once stretched across days can now happen in minutes.
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And then, assuming all the approvals are in place, Skyports — and its competitors — can open for business, speeding everything from blood samples to documents through the city skies.
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In Germany, temperatures are soaring into mid-90s.
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But as demand for these products explodes, companies are facing a supply shortage of this key ingredient and are faced with soaring prices—and difficult decisions to make.
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Not only without the ball, their were moments of real quality when Cape Verde recovered possession, zipping the ball around the Spanish pressure and often looking to play their way out with short passes into midfield.
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An introductory video includes views of the planet before zooming down to the Space Coast, flying over to downtown Orlando and zipping into the Dome.
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Anthony Maglione was flying from Pittsburgh to Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, via Philadelphia on March 16 and started having issues soon after his first flight.
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Federal prosecutors have said conspirators in the alleged plot discussed flying drones loaded with explosives over the event and then shooting into the fleeing crowd.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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Hulls said the fund allows property owners to support local businesses without dramatically increasing rents as market conditions change.
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London draws more than 30 million visitors annually, and along with its buzzing energy and endless opportunities comes one of the world’s most exciting food scenes.
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New York City is still buzzing after a historic NBA Finals in which the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.
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Prosecutors say Wilburn was traveling about 100 mph on Cherry Valley Boulevard with lights and sirens activated, responding to a report of a shooting.
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Drivers are reminded to exercise patience, remain attentive and use caution while traveling through the area.
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“Zooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zooming. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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