as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the zoom of a motorboat off in the distance
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1
as in to zip
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 to speed
to proceed or move quickly
race cars zooming around a track at breakneck speeds
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as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly
zoomed to a supervisory position after only a few short months
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Recent Examples of zoom
Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
The 3x zoom photos are sharp and detailed, while the 6x shots are decent, too.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Building is also already underway on a $12 billion train that may zoom travellers from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in under two hours by the end of the decade.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This camera has the power to provide the equivalent zoom of a 200mm lens.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
The 3x zoom photos are sharp and detailed, while the 6x shots are decent, too.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
For decades, road-trippers zoomed right past Wimberley, Texas—with its scenic vistas, untamed terrain, lazy tubing rivers, blooming wildflower fields, and tiny but tight-knit community.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Building is also already underway on a $12 billion train that may zoom travellers from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in under two hours by the end of the decade.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoom
Verb
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Godoy skillfully placed a left-footed shot that zipped under Frei’s glove to the bottom corner of the goal.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Four other asteroids will be zipping past our planet today, include three plane-sized space rocks and a bus-sized one, all of them over three million miles away from us.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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When used effectively, these innovations not only speed up production but also enhance engagement and open new revenue opportunities.—
Andrew Fingerman,
Forbes.com,
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
Verb
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq soared 12%, marking that index’s biggest one-day gain since 2001.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Stocks soared on the news, closing up 9.5% by the end of trading.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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The frequency of a cat's purr, usually between 25 to 150 hertz, has therapeutic effects on a person's body and mind, according to an article from Inspira Health Network.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The duo quickly became inseparable, with footage capturing their adorable cuddles and Marble's soothing purrs as William clings to Marble's soft fur.—
Ronnie Li,
USA TODAY,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Their voices hum together and, in those moments, Mazzoli’s music is both beautiful and disturbing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Near the entrance of the building's nave, a triptych of towering black computer servers are humming loudly.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ed O’Keefe, meanwhile, flew to Ontario to examine the effect of Trump tariffs on electricity from Canada.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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The mom and son were flown to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Its stock rocketed 735% higher in its first volatile day of trading.—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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The race is rocketing to new levels of spending, putting it on par with marquee Senate races and surpassing what even some presidential bids collect.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Rosso was however adamant to share that the flamboyant silver piece already generated buzz.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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With that unusual context, Apple is using the current moment to try and drive subscriptions to its Apple TV+ streaming video service, both taking advantage of the buzz and locking in a recurring services revenue stream along the way.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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