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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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Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024
At Pavé, there are a few specks of grainy mustard, adding a slight zing and pop to the otherwise fatty and velvety sandwich.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 17 July 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
Inspired by the blend of flavors – umami, tomato tang and the zing of pickle — incorporated into a chip, Wicks decided to be a food scientist.
—Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024
At Pavé, there are a few specks of grainy mustard, adding a slight zing and pop to the otherwise fatty and velvety sandwich.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 17 July 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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Afterward, renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang—who’s on speed dial to perform for everyone from Pharrell to the Pope and Presidents worldwide—mastered Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with spine-tingling vigor.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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Rather than succumb to the illness, Wendi faced her illness with strength and vigor.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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Try oatmeal: Cold in overnight oats Hot in baked oatmeal Added to muffins and other baked goods Blended and used as breadcrumbs and protein bites Oatmeal is warm and comforting when prepared with cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice.Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the finish, these sturdy tasting notes split open to reveal sandalwood spice that lingers for several beats.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Three years later, wildlife experts enlisted a team of local helpers for just 24 hours to speed up the area’s environmental recovery.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Continue to speed up the container, and more of these perfect tornadoes will slither in from the rim.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The sea continues to be the source of several profitable opportunities, including tourism and energy.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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Their 2022 is delightful with a nose of lemongrass, lemon zest, honeydew melon, and a touch of saline.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s made with notes of fresh eucalyptus, spearmint, lemon zest, and clary sage that transform my space into a relaxation zone.Allure, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
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However, whatever ambition Newsom may have had if Joe Biden bowed out this year was dashed when Democratic leaders immediately anointed Harris as the substitute.Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Larson, despite his victories throughout the year, saw his championship hopes dashed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Days can be spent soaking up the sun at the infinity pool (settle down and you’ll be bought your own mini cooler box stocked with iced water and fruit juice) or at the beach, which is sheltered by dramatic rock formations leading to hidden coves.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The chili cheese hot dog on a pickle was messy and logistically taxing to eat, as toppings toppled over the sides and juice flowed into the container.Annalise Frank, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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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 17 Nov. 2024.
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