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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
Now, on to Thursday's news, from asteroids zooming by Earth to baseball's new robots.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Far-off details can be a little soft in 50MP or 12MP shots, while 200MP pictures hold up better when zooming.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Bella Hadid on a rampage through the streets of Paris, zooming around on her motorcycle and facing down cops — fun!
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Daredevils can head into the backcountry with their guide, zooming through deep powder and heading up steep climbs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
To open the scoring, Kyrou struck off the rush, receiving a sweeping pass at the defensive blue line and zooming all the way up ice for a goal.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Picture a galaxy zooming through a crowded neighborhood of other galaxies.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Inside an Irving Park bungalow, kids raced barefoot through the dining room, zooming past paper chains taped to the ceiling.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Silver, which has been zooming higher in its own feverish run, had a similar and sudden reversal of momentum before ticking higher again.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Far-off details can be a little soft in 50MP or 12MP shots, while 200MP pictures hold up better when zooming.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Bella Hadid on a rampage through the streets of Paris, zooming around on her motorcycle and facing down cops — fun!
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Daredevils can head into the backcountry with their guide, zooming through deep powder and heading up steep climbs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
To open the scoring, Kyrou struck off the rush, receiving a sweeping pass at the defensive blue line and zooming all the way up ice for a goal.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Picture a galaxy zooming through a crowded neighborhood of other galaxies.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Inside an Irving Park bungalow, kids raced barefoot through the dining room, zooming past paper chains taped to the ceiling.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Silver, which has been zooming higher in its own feverish run, had a similar and sudden reversal of momentum before ticking higher again.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zooming
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Laying things out in advance improves teamwork and keeps every bond humming beautifully.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Analysts say that long-term outlook for the AI buildout looks strong and that should keep Vertiv's earnings growth humming at an impressive clip.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Beyond fuel concerns, speeding also is a safety risk.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Price was speeding south on Edgerton and slammed into the Corolla, a collision that pushed the sedan across the road and into the fence of Forest Lawn Memorial Park cemetery.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s well short of the $12,500 the ad predicted — but destination popularity, seasonality and transportation can send costs soaring.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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The design is modern and clean-lined with soaring peaked ceilings, lots of dark wood, soothing white and neutral accents and, importantly, private outdoor space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Traffic was using downtown as a shortcut, zipping through at 45 mph.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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As spring starts to bloom and the sun stays out longer, hummingbirds begin to find their way back, zipping around our neighborhoods in search of food after their long migration.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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Fort Collins now has drones flying the city nearly every day as a resource to the police, fire and utilities departments.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meteor showers such as the Lyrids can be tracked yearly, because the debris flying through the night sky in fiery streaks is coming from the same comet.—
Hali Smith
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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The film is set in a mountain village where an elderly woman named Hettie (Hettie Farmer) lives alone on a small farm, tending her flock of goats with increasing difficulty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis is under increasing scrutiny amid a federal public corruption investigation involving the state’s homeless shelters for migrants.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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Numbers aside, the sleeveless look had his teammates buzzing.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The buzzing grew, steady and direct, and the drone emerged from between city buildings, cut through the rain, and stopped inches from Pok.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Learning a language, studying abroad, or simply traveling to experience something entirely unfamiliar to you.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Woods' vehicle had been traveling between 84 and 87 mph in an area with a 45 mph speed limit, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said at the time.—
Melissa Gaffney,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Zooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zooming. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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