as in hums
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the zoom of a motorboat off in the distance
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as in buzzes
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 speeds
to proceed or move quickly
race cars zooming around a track at breakneck speeds
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as in soars
to rise abruptly and rapidly
zoomed to a supervisory position after only a few short months
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Recent Examples of zooms
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Romvari often eschews traditional point-of-view shots, and cinematographer Maya Bankovic complements that decision by favoring a long-lens shooting style with occasional zooms.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025
What was important to us, in addition to the thematic and comic side of the film, was the visual, poetic side, trying to invent interesting movements and zooms.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
The course zooms from the French coast to Genoa, Italy, taking a sharp turn past Giraglia, a small island off Corsica’s northern tip.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
Other advanced features include Hohem’s companion Joy app, which unlocks one-tap panoramas, Hitchcock-style dolly-zooms and CloneMe templates.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Romvari often eschews traditional point-of-view shots, and cinematographer Maya Bankovic complements that decision by favoring a long-lens shooting style with occasional zooms.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025
What was important to us, in addition to the thematic and comic side of the film, was the visual, poetic side, trying to invent interesting movements and zooms.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
As Styles zooms past, a small boy walking the opposite direction waves and catches the Grammy winner’s attention.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
The course zooms from the French coast to Genoa, Italy, taking a sharp turn past Giraglia, a small island off Corsica’s northern tip.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zooms
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Schumann Resonance Time Acceleration Schumann resonances are natural, low-frequency electromagnetic hums that form in the cavity between Earth’s surface and the ionosphere (50-600 miles above the surface).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The city pulses with ambition—as Education City hums with global ideas, and Katara hosts opera under the stars.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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On football weekends, the whole town buzzes with maroon pride, fans, and festive energy.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nyhavn’s vibrant waterfront dazzles with its iconic townhouses, while Vesterbro’s gritty-chic Meatpacking District buzzes with galleries and nightlife.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mechanical engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a new framework that speeds up the design of shock-absorbing foam materials, used in everything from sports and military helmets to spacecraft landing struts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is incredibly important to finance and commercial teams, and speeds the time to insights by six times, in my experience.—
Chris "Jay" Hawkinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Greenway Trail system crosses meadows, soars over bridges, ducks under roads, and meanders streamside with ample benches and picnic spots along the way.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Layer on search fees, advisory services, retention bonuses, and the inevitable legal and PR bills, and the price tag quickly soars into the tens of millions.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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In some versions of the tale, the wolf scurries off to the forest while the three pigs live happily ever after in humble homesteads of their choice.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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By now, though, her face falls completely off and scurries away.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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But Musk would get those shares only if the value of Tesla stock increases significantly in coming years.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Davis remembers hearing the whispers of concern.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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One storyline that will be at the forefront of season 3 centers on Wednesday's Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Zooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zooms. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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