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
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
DeFalco has a unique style involving dynamic zooms, high-stakes scenes with characters talking over each other and a comedic sensibility that lands somewhere between Harmony Korine and John Waters.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
There are constant zooms on the bodies of the young women ‒ moments that both criticize and revel in their exploitation.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
That's likely a consequence of the narrow aperture and small front element; brighter zooms and primes tend to have more issues with flare and ghost color.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
If Hafley can get all three to meet or exceed their draft-day expectations, the rebuild zooms way ahead of the curve, and Hafley and his staff look like coaching geniuses.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Primes are typically faster than zooms, but the latter still provide excellent image quality and all-important flexibility.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Washington, of course, is racing in the other direction, as the national debt zooms toward $39 trillion.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
With hints of Harry Potter-like magic afoot, the clip zooms to a close with a glimpse of a giant fireball glowing inside the building as confetti rains down on the group during a final, all-hands on-deck dance routine.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2025
Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Gone are the Labrinth needle-drops and kinetic camerawork — whip-pans and dolly zooms have given way to wide shots on 65mm, as its cast of hot young actors delve deeper into a vast wasteland where hope does not spring eternal.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 May 2026
The final shot features Andy, Nigel, and Miranda all working in their offices, as the camera pans out and zooms away from the high-rise building in what may be an homage to Working Girl (1988), a thematic inspiration for Prada’s screenwriter.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
With his multi-instrumentalist bandmates, PJ Moore and co-songwriter Robert Bell, Buchanan zooms into these exchanges to prolong them or dissembles them into jagged pieces that leave the bigger picture to us.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
The world-famous squirrel that zooms around a pool on water skis while wearing a tiny life vest will be in the Queen City.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
When on Nantucket, Swain zooms around the island in a hard-bottom, Navy SEAL–style, super-high-speed raft, a type deployed by the military in Ukraine.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
The film, which tells the story of a 1980s teen who accidentally hops in a time machine and zooms back to 1955, first premiered in summer 1985.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
All the while, Cook spots a cutback lane to the interior, gives a couple of setup steps and zooms up the field for another big gain.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
Fogel and her fellow directors Viet Nguyen and Ally Pankiw are playful with zooms and split-screens, but never lose sight of their true marks — the characters.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
DeFalco has a unique style involving dynamic zooms, high-stakes scenes with characters talking over each other and a comedic sensibility that lands somewhere between Harmony Korine and John Waters.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
There are constant zooms on the bodies of the young women ‒ moments that both criticize and revel in their exploitation.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
That's likely a consequence of the narrow aperture and small front element; brighter zooms and primes tend to have more issues with flare and ghost color.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
If Hafley can get all three to meet or exceed their draft-day expectations, the rebuild zooms way ahead of the curve, and Hafley and his staff look like coaching geniuses.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Primes are typically faster than zooms, but the latter still provide excellent image quality and all-important flexibility.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Washington, of course, is racing in the other direction, as the national debt zooms toward $39 trillion.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
With hints of Harry Potter-like magic afoot, the clip zooms to a close with a glimpse of a giant fireball glowing inside the building as confetti rains down on the group during a final, all-hands on-deck dance routine.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
When converting a photo into a wallpaper, Apple automatically adjusts and zooms the image for an optimal view.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Gone are the Labrinth needle-drops and kinetic camerawork — whip-pans and dolly zooms have given way to wide shots on 65mm, as its cast of hot young actors delve deeper into a vast wasteland where hope does not spring eternal.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 May 2026
The final shot features Andy, Nigel, and Miranda all working in their offices, as the camera pans out and zooms away from the high-rise building in what may be an homage to Working Girl (1988), a thematic inspiration for Prada’s screenwriter.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
With his multi-instrumentalist bandmates, PJ Moore and co-songwriter Robert Bell, Buchanan zooms into these exchanges to prolong them or dissembles them into jagged pieces that leave the bigger picture to us.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
The world-famous squirrel that zooms around a pool on water skis while wearing a tiny life vest will be in the Queen City.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
When on Nantucket, Swain zooms around the island in a hard-bottom, Navy SEAL–style, super-high-speed raft, a type deployed by the military in Ukraine.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
The film, which tells the story of a 1980s teen who accidentally hops in a time machine and zooms back to 1955, first premiered in summer 1985.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
All the while, Cook spots a cutback lane to the interior, gives a couple of setup steps and zooms up the field for another big gain.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zooms
Noun
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This 1950s-era facility, one of five that turns out home appliances under familiar GE brands such as Hotpoint and Profile, is preparing to reclaim a manufacturing line that currently hums in China.—
David J. Lynch,
Washington Post,
31 May 2026
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Your 5th House of Creativity hums as emotional Moon opposes therapeutic Chiron in your 11th House of Friends, inviting balance between personal expression and group input.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The Coburg Bar buzzes with a zappy, more visible, businesses-like energy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The surrounding area buzzes with energy during market hours.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But the technology risks becoming outdated as Starlink Mobile adds more robust features, including data for select mobile apps, video calling, and, eventually, 150Mbps speeds through a next-generation network.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Adequate spacing ensures sunlight and air can reach all parts of the plant, which speeds up fruit production.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Artificial intelligence can propel the economy forward even if unemployment soars.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Daggett is also the gift shop manager at Midpoint Café in Adrian, which is hard to miss as it is marked by a sign that soars to the skies.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Not to mention, your toiletry bag ends up far less chaotic and actually zips without a fight.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That goes for much here, from the light that scurries away from Benjamín Echazarreta’s muted camera, to the moments of sweetness that punctuate Mariá Portugal’s largely ominous score.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The way Radcliffe scurries out of his chair and into the green room to meet Liu illustrates her visceral impact.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Brain activity also increases during a stress response, making movements which are usually automatic less so, and perhaps even slower.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Zooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zooms. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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