as in energy
active strength of body or mind
he has surprising zip for a man his age
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as in to dart
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the fly zipped around the room, trying to find a way to the outside
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
knowing that she was already late, she went zipping off to meet her next client
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Recent Examples of zip
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Maison Kitsuné is also concentrating on materials, as seen in cashmere and chunky wool knits with a range of cozy sweaters in three-quarter zip and V-neck versions.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The Chinese athlete even manages to fit the head of her tennis racket inside, zipping the bag almost all the way.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This roomy bag has four separate compartments with zip and back open pocket for great organization.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Maison Kitsuné is also concentrating on materials, as seen in cashmere and chunky wool knits with a range of cozy sweaters in three-quarter zip and V-neck versions.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
The victim exchanged looks with a man on an e-bike who pulled a gun and fired before zipping away, horrified witnesses to the bold daylight killing said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The Chinese athlete even manages to fit the head of her tennis racket inside, zipping the bag almost all the way.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zip
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The Knicks settled on running more offense through Anunoby and Bridges, the pair of wings who kept the offense humming with the All-Star and captain out due to injury.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rising wages have enabled people to keep spending, which has kept the overall economy humming along.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, Murphy was ready for Emmett, darting in and out of range, while mixing up his striking targets and techniques.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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As May approaches the eastern brown snake, the reptile darts off, crossing the pink room to slither under a desk.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The ketogenic diet might be an option for treating certain medical conditions, speeding up initial weight loss, and aiding blood glucose management.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Developers even get granular control over the budget to lower costs and speed things along where appropriate.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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There was a long pause before anyone answered, and a longer pause before I was buzzed in.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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With South of Midnight, Compulsion Games (Contrast, We Happy Few) meaningfully engages with the complex history of its Deep South setting, constantly flitting between the fantastical and the real, comedy and tragedy.—
Sarah Thwaites,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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By flitting between the anachronistic analog aesthetic of Lumon’s Severed Floor and the contemporary world of internet and smart phones, Severance brilliantly unfolds in a setting constantly at odds with itself.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The deals are on now and are good until April 14, so hurry and upgrade your Microsoft Office system today.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Mayor Adams on Monday urged the judge presiding over his public corruption case to hurry up and decide on outstanding dismissal motions before upcoming deadlines in the mayoral race.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Chinese national flags flutter on boats near shipping containers at the Yangshan Port outside Shanghai, China, February 7, 2025.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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And Mark’s eyes flutter, the sound of severance thrums, and when Mark Scout awakens, he’s accidentally fired the bolt pistol into Drummond’s neck.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Comments With James Gunn's Superman flying to theaters faster than a speeding bullet, the filmmaker and his cast are starting to peel back the cape on what promises to be a fresh take on familiar characters.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, a different plane flying the same route from Charlotte to Augusta also experienced a mechanical issue, American Airlines told CNN.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Zip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zip. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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