1
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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2
as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
race cars zooming around a track at breakneck speeds
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3
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
The couple suited up in black racing gear and helmets before zooming around the track.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Now, every webpage could be viewed natively on the phone’s browser, and zooming into a section was as easy as pinching or double-tapping.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
The minute-and-a-half trailer opens with a panoramic shot of a spacecraft zooming through the sky.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Like every package delivery company, FedEx’s sales and earnings peaked during Covid, when people around the world did virtually all of their shopping online and packages were zooming around the world like never before.
—Moneyshow, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Car enthusiasts will no doubt be zooming over to the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club’s 25th annual Cars in the Park celebration on Saturday, which the club says has grown into the largest antique and classic car show in the west.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Your cats will spend hours zooming around the tunnel and then can lounge in the center bed.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The lens features an internal zoom mechanism, meaning the physical length does not change when zooming.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Think of it as the difference between taking a luxury C-class vehicle for a spin versus zooming along in Lewis Hamilton’s grand prix race car (Coanda, of course, being the latter).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Now, every webpage could be viewed natively on the phone’s browser, and zooming into a section was as easy as pinching or double-tapping.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
The minute-and-a-half trailer opens with a panoramic shot of a spacecraft zooming through the sky.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Like every package delivery company, FedEx’s sales and earnings peaked during Covid, when people around the world did virtually all of their shopping online and packages were zooming around the world like never before.
—Moneyshow, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Car enthusiasts will no doubt be zooming over to the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club’s 25th annual Cars in the Park celebration on Saturday, which the club says has grown into the largest antique and classic car show in the west.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Your cats will spend hours zooming around the tunnel and then can lounge in the center bed.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The lens features an internal zoom mechanism, meaning the physical length does not change when zooming.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Think of it as the difference between taking a luxury C-class vehicle for a spin versus zooming along in Lewis Hamilton’s grand prix race car (Coanda, of course, being the latter).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zooming
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But again, still, against the league’s best offense, the Chiefs allowed just 17 points, more than enough when paired with an offense that’s finally humming.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Streaming services are, in fact, relying more than ever on films to keep their growth engines humming.—
Alejandro Rojas,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Walls of glass and soaring ceilings let the Florida sun bathe the house’s common areas in natural light, while four bedrooms—including two primary suites—give everyone space to stretch out.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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Car repossessions are not only soaring, but a smaller percentage of cars are even able to be repossessed.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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With him, the show is zipping along as confidently as ever.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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After zipping his bag, Manchester started moving the crew to the cooler.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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He was accused of driving recklessly — speeding and passing in a no-passing zone — when the motorist swerved to avoid Lacy and crashed into another vehicle.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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When there were 30 laps to go, he was struck with a penalty for speeding on the pit road.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ending the war will offer the Israeli leader relief from daily headlines of IDF casualties, strained reservist forces, increasing international isolation and severe economic damage – heavy burdens for electoral campaigns.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Wealth, in the view of an increasing cohort of affluent individuals, is more than money.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cast, most of whom owed their newly buzzing careers to the showrunner, were extremely loyal to Sheridan and 101 Studios, while Paramount executives were desperate to have Sheridan’s content for Paramount+, their new streaming app.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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Trips to fabric stores were one of her greatest pleasures, and her sewing room was always alive with activity, her three sewing machines constantly buzzing.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In offseason videos, though, he’s been flying through the air and flushing down ferocious dunks, so the athleticism looks to be back.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In one common attack, known as GPS spoofing, hackers transmit false location data that tricks a drone into flying off course.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Day-zero droughts arise from the confluence of various factors, including a prolonged dearth of rain, low river levels and shrunken reservoirs, as well as rocketing water demand to supply people, farms and industries.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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And there has to be housing in general—Helsinki has built enough housing in the past 10 years to keep rental prices from rocketing like in many European capitals.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Zooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zooming. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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