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1
as in humming
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
a dragonfly zipped by my ear
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2
as in darting
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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3
as in speeding
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 zipping
Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
This sets up an exciting action sequence that sees Knox and Shirley zipping down the center of the silo, as an angry mob — whipped up by raiders disguised as citizens, planted by Amundsen — breaks down the barricades meant to contain the mayhem.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
That mission of zipping-the-lips and taking a digital detox by leaving the mobile devices in your locker is a challenge for some.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
View Comments During its close flybys, Juno captured high-precision Doppler data, which measured Io’s gravity by tracking how zipping closely to the moon affected the spacecraft’s acceleration.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Fern is a bit more rebellious, often zipping through the streets on her speeder with her best friend KB.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
But astronomers caution that the radiant is not a good guide for where stargazers should look to view the zipping meteors, which should be visible across the night sky around the globe.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
This sets up an exciting action sequence that sees Knox and Shirley zipping down the center of the silo, as an angry mob — whipped up by raiders disguised as citizens, planted by Amundsen — breaks down the barricades meant to contain the mayhem.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
That mission of zipping-the-lips and taking a digital detox by leaving the mobile devices in your locker is a challenge for some.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
View Comments During its close flybys, Juno captured high-precision Doppler data, which measured Io’s gravity by tracking how zipping closely to the moon affected the spacecraft’s acceleration.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Fern is a bit more rebellious, often zipping through the streets on her speeder with her best friend KB.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
But astronomers caution that the radiant is not a good guide for where stargazers should look to view the zipping meteors, which should be visible across the night sky around the globe.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zipping
Verb
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The tight coverage, paired with a humming pass rush, bothered Love, who had entered the game on a hot streak.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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But innovation has been humming along and the new year is likely to bring a fresh round of drug approvals and launches that could push stocks higher, analysts say.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2024
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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Wonder plant and insect camera Bird Buddy is moving on to smaller flying creatures of the outdoors.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Related article Mac McClung makes Slam Dunk contest history during All-Star weekend With LeBron James pulling out of the game due to lingering injuries, Curry opened the championship game by scoring a running three-pointer, drawing cheers from the Chase Center fans.—
Homero De la Fuente,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The car often requires a running push to get the engine started and the shortage of cash and food stamps means that the children get their Lunchables while their father frequently goes without.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With Cash App monthly active users stagnating at 57 million for the last few quarters, the company is focused on engagement rather than rapid user acquisition.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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Yet these numbers also raise serious questions about the sustainability of such rapid token creation and the implications for investors drawn into what essentially amounts to a high-stakes lottery.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Flexibility enables swift adjustments to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity and competitiveness.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The reaction from some prominent Trump supporters on social media to the document release, particularly the lack of new information, was swift and damning, with lots of criticism for the right-wing influencers involved — but much of the opprobrium reserved for Bondi.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Sustained powerful winds reaching nearly 100 miles per hour are driving fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles, spewing smoke, destroying homes, closing roads, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.—
Vox Staff,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
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Josh told Christina while driving.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees, among other things, the right to a speedy and public trial.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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First, the Moto G Power 5G (2024) Android phone is speedy in its class, has a long-lasting battery, and even supports wireless charging—now for 40% off.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Zipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zipping. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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