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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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Fans latched on too, humming the tune, playing the video — of players and supporters soaking up the scene — on repeat ever since.
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Now two seasons removed from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, Asheville has quickly bounced back and is humming along.
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Suppose a relatively small near-Earth object is speeding toward our planet, threatening to wipe the city of Dallas (whose population is over a million) off the map.
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The Yuba City Police Department on Friday released a dash camera video of the end of the chase on social media, which began after an officer saw a car speeding in the area of Stabler Lane and Jamie Drive just west of Highway 99 shortly after midnight on Monday.
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The soaring, craggy peaks of the Tetons reflected in mirror-like turquoise lakes are among the most iconic scenes in the American West.
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After soaring to tremendous heights and leading the market for years, AI stocks have been under pressure recently because of worries their profits can’t possibly keep pace with the tremendous rallies for their stock prices.
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Returning to the director’s chair 11 years after drug-cartel drama 600 Miles, Gabriel Ripstein keeps things zipping along in an entertaining satire which, once again, highlights the rottenness at international football’s core.
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Flemings is especially potent with the ball in his right hand, getting into pick-and-rolls with pace and zipping one-handed, crosscourt passes while going full speed.
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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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Overall, the recommendations from PRT are to get on a bus at a stop closest to your home, rather than traveling closer to downtown for a stop, which will reduce traffic.
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Tec-Troit reconnects locals, and also repeat tourists, with the roots of the music, but its performers won’t earn as much as internationally traveling DJs headlining other bigger festivals.
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“Zooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zooming. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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