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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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
Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The 18- to 50-mm (f/1.8 to f/4) equivalent zoom lens is sharp and wide, and the Multi-Face Recognition mode is extremely clever and effective.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Ashley Strickland, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
If a near-Earth asteroid comes hurtling right toward us, scientists will know to zoom into it, immediately, with other observatories.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Seriously, a triple-camera system with a 3X optical zoom for under $500?
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The 18- to 50-mm (f/1.8 to f/4) equivalent zoom lens is sharp and wide, and the Multi-Face Recognition mode is extremely clever and effective.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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The flyby could help scientists study the origins of space weather directly at the source, as the probe will zoom close enough to sail through plasma plumes and solar eruptions connected to the sun.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
If a near-Earth asteroid comes hurtling right toward us, scientists will know to zoom into it, immediately, with other observatories.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoom
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Later, Dylan zips off on his hog as Seeger waves him goodbye.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
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Scooters zip through the streets, vendors loudly hawk their wares at outdoor markets, street musicians play old songs, the smell of pizza and all kinds of fried delicacies wafts in the air, and laundry hanging off of balconies flutters in the wind.Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill that same month to close a legal loophole and speed up the process of evicting squatters.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The album went on to sped 10 total weeks atop the chart.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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The probe is currently soaring toward the sun at about 130,000 mph, according to NASA.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Upon release, the album soared to No. 1 on Apple Music’s all-genre albums chart in 138 countries worldwide.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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Stocking Stuffers Under $30 Cat lovers will purr over these adorable bowls.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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This little kitty purrs, walks, and even tumbles, giving my daughter all the fun of having another cat without the extra fur or midnight meows.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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Or will Allen and Co. keep humming along and win their 10th game of the season?Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Once those two return, Lillard’s gravity will make life exponentially easier for them, opening up even more opportunities for Milwaukee’s offense to hum.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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And didn't realize that their seven children were going to be traumatized into the therapist's couch for 10 years over the flying monkeys and the witch.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the winds howl, the snow flies and the temperatures drop, the National Weather Service issues various levels of alerts for wintry weather.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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But that reluctance is in some sense making the same mistake the Fordist model made for years — until Toyota showed there’s a better way to operate and rocketed past Ford in value.Randall Stephenson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2024
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According to numbers provided by Luminate, the set’s sales sum rockets a little more than 693,000% in a matter of just a few days.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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With audiences off to see the Wizard, and Elphaba and Glinda, radio is capitalizing on the buzz of Wicked by playing two of the franchise’s signature songs.Gary Trust, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jaime Foxx's return to the comedy circuit is generating plenty of buzz.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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