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
Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Motion alerts arrive quickly and the zoom and track feature works well, as do Alexa streaming commands and interaction with IFTTT devices.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
Day and night through near-infrared night-vision capabilities, the ultra-high-definition cameras pan, tilt, zoom and capture 360-degree views as far as 60 miles on a clear day, updating every two minutes.
—Anna Fiorentino, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Framing can be adjusted by swiping the Apple Watch’s screen to pan the gimbal around, while its zoom can be changed by turning the Digital Crown.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Motion alerts arrive quickly and the zoom and track feature works well, as do Alexa streaming commands and interaction with IFTTT devices.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Players will not be able to continue zooming through the streets of Charlotte after making it to the exit.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
Day and night through near-infrared night-vision capabilities, the ultra-high-definition cameras pan, tilt, zoom and capture 360-degree views as far as 60 miles on a clear day, updating every two minutes.
—Anna Fiorentino, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoom
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Chelsea Handler celebrated her 50th birthday in Idaho by stripping down and zipping down.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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This got a brief theatrical release before zipping straight to video, and has only ever been brought up again in lists like this.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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An automobile sped around another car stopped for crossing signals on Wisconsin Highway 14 near Kenosha and into the path of a Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad electric passenger train heading south for Chicago at 70 mph.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Some experts have warned that Trump's agenda might speed up the program's insolvency.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Before the injury, Shiffrin was off to a soaring start to the season.—
Zack Pierce,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Bitcoin and crypto have soared since the election of U.S. president Donald Trump (though the rally has lost momentum, potentially signalling a serious stock market crash).—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Giving him a little hug and hearing him purr definitely lifts my spirit.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the anticipatory purr of two ambulance engines idling nearby.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Not so long ago, Tom Izzo and John Beilein had the rivalry humming, which made Michigan’s recent downturn even starker.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Every hallway hums with reggae, dancehall, lover rock and soca playing through the intercoms, setting the tone for a journey through decades of unforgettable music.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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The birds fly around the light, unable to extricate themselves.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Southwest plane flew over the private jet at an uncorrected pressure altitude of 900 feet, which was approximately 250 feet above ground after adjusting for pressure and elevation, FlightRadar24 said.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Brawls are often seen in baseball, specifically if a pitcher rockets a 100-mph pitch at a batter’s head.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Video of the moment rocketed across social media, serving as an early indicator of Trump’s enduring strength with his base, despite his recent felony convictions.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Russell’s first-ever time attending a fest — in January to industry buzz and rave reviews.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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The embattled ex-co-stars first drew buzz and controversy with their roles in the romantic drama, which explores domestic violence in relationships, after fans noticed potential beef between the A-list actress and director Baldoni on the movie's summer press tour.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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