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Recent Examples of zigzag
Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Nov. 2023
David Allan, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
From the Dempster Highway, the Eagle River zigzags 150 miles to the Bell, which empties 30 miles later into the Porcupine.
—Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025
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Verb
Any number of odd, zigzag examples can be used to make the case that legislative districts in Wisconsin are excessively gerrymandered.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Nov. 2023
Adjective
At 1,800 feet above sea level, and looking beyond the maze of trails zigzagging through the park, the 360-degree CinemaScope views of the city are stunning — well worth the effort of the sweaty climb.
—David Allan, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
From the Dempster Highway, the Eagle River zigzags 150 miles to the Bell, which empties 30 miles later into the Porcupine.
—Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zigzag
Verb
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The students left a large social media footprint behind and videos of their shenanigans are woven into the series.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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The idea of American exceptionalism is woven into the fabric of the country’s identity.—
Brendan Rascius
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Roth did not duck then and has not ducked, hedged or wavered since.—
John T. Shaw,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Once that one finished, and the racing got going, Verstappen and Piastri battled for first place – Verstappen ducking and weaving all over the track to defend his position, though ultimately Piastri passed the Red Bull driver relatively easily.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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For the red carpet occasion, Kirby wore a shimmering aquamarine sleeveless maxi dress with sinuous lines by Schiaparelli.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Catmull enters attired in a black gown lined with sparkling contours that recall the sinuous figures of artist and designer Erté.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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But a large-scale serpentine sofa in the center can break up a space, acting as both seating and separation.—
Dina Cheney,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Purple mouse ears, fragrant fritillary and woodland wooly thread tend to grow primarily in serpentine habitats, as do the Coastal tidy tips and the California poppy.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dexter unknowingly steps into a Gotham-like serial-killer universe led by twisted billionaire venture capitalist Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage) and his chief of security, Charley (Uma Thurman).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Jeans with twisted seams, pleating, high waists and deep contrasting cuffs laid the foundation to looks that include damask blazers and shirts featuring paintings by Edvard Munch and Elizabeth Peyton.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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After telling of Texas Revolution, author Stephen Hardin turns to tortuous Runaway Scrape A tiny coterie of authors have produced more than one standard book on Texas history.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Egyptian hieroglyphics gave rise to a number of true alphabets, Latin included, through a tortuous procession of descendants.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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In addition, the watch has a stop-second function, which halts the balance wheel and seconds hand when the winding crown is pulled out, allowing for precise time adjustments.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 90 about 30 miles outside of New Orleans — on a winding, narrow stretch of the two-lane highway known as the Old Spanish Trail, per The Salina Journal.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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In 1977, a young American artist named Anna Sofaer found a spiral petroglyph near the top of Fajada Butte, one of the highest points in the park.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Beyond the reception area of the six-floor Art Deco building—a space decorated with a mustard leather sofa and walnut lounge chairs upholstered in black leather or blue velvet—is a spiral terrazzo staircase that guests can use to access the hotel’s suites.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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“Zigzag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zigzag. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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