1
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
has the youthful, adventurous zing to go out and conquer mountains
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as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
the razor-sharp repartee puts some zing into the movie an addition of ginger to give the marmalade a little extra zing
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Recent Examples of zing
Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2024
The punch of rum is perfectly complemented with the pop of ginger beer and finished off with a zing of lime.
—Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
Jennifer Welsh, Discover Magazine, 3 Nov. 2010
The author will zing them up to boost your culinary entertaining quotient.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022
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Noun
The pops of green pickled peppercorns add acidity and zing, while the crunch of the peanuts helps break up the sauce.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2024
The punch of rum is perfectly complemented with the pop of ginger beer and finished off with a zing of lime.
—Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
The next step: Leck would like to enable the bot to learn new arguments from other climate debates that constantly zing around on Twitter.
—Jennifer Welsh, Discover Magazine, 3 Nov. 2010
The author will zing them up to boost your culinary entertaining quotient.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zing
Noun
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The last act, informed by the six other acts, empowers all leaders to not only act with vigor but also with greater wisdom.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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But there were no special guests — just Paul, all boyish energy and vigor at 82, with the magnificent four-man band he’s fronted for the past three decades, ripping through nearly two hours of one classic after another.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whole spices will hold onto their flavor and aroma for about two to four years, according to USDA.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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If red is the move, an aged Montepulciano from Abruzzo brings dark fruit and earthy charm, while a classic Rioja Crianza, with its warm spice and subtle oak, is always a safe—and seductive—bet.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed an executive order urging state officials to speed up implementation.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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As the microlight receded west into the haze, the birds chasing behind, an armada of cars and camper vans sped off in pursuit.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This translates into better digestion, more energy, and a more luminous skin.—
Sofía Esquivel,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pursue nutrition support: Food is a form of medicine and can significantly impact your energy, strength, and mood.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Our new Creole Shrimp skillets appease guests with an appetite for fresh flavors and zest this season; for those wanting something a bit more indulgent, our new OREO® Stuffed Cheesecake Pancakes, a new twist on our staple Strawberry Stuffed Cheesecake Pancakes, are sure to delight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2025
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Pete Alonso, the first baseman known for his signature power and zest for hitting home runs, has agreed to a two-year, $54 million contract to return to the New York Mets, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Wednesday.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As Bridget pledges to live life to the fullest once more, a dashing 29-year-old named Roxster (Leo Woodall) comes along and gives her a summer of pure distraction.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Roz dashes to the lip of a high precipice, leaning from a tree limb, straining to find Brightbill amongst thousands of near-identical geese.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The brand saw strong fourth-quarter earnings, driven by price hikes on its soda, energy drinks, and juices.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
12 Feb. 2025
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Post workout, don't just go your separate ways—take some extra time to grab a coffee or juice and have a quality catch-up.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
17 June 2024
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While there are pops of piquancy in Landon’s script, her direction and the performances (with the exception of Woodard) fail to inspire much more than a shrug.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2024
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“Zing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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