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
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Dip in leftover cranberry sauce for a little extra zing!
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
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
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Noun
Get the Recipe 21 of 25 Southern Meatloaf Few meals are as warm and comforting as a good old-fashioned meatloaf, and this recipe adds a Southern twist with a zing of pimiento cheese.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Dip in leftover cranberry sauce for a little extra zing!
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
These dishes are rich, comfort foods that require a crisp wine to cut through the fat and zing your palate.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zing
Noun
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The fan who caught Flores’ home run ball threw it back on the field with such vigor that the ball ended up in the infield, rolling past Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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April 12: The Full Moon in Libra brings balance back into our lives through partnerships. April 12: Venus turns direct, allowing our romantic feelings to flow. April 16: Mercury moves into Aries again, combining vigor and gusto to our words.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Or consider tossing your rice in a sweet spice blend, such as cinnamon-sugar or chai, and shower it over a Honey Fruit Salad or Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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Huckleberry Cobbler is a true surprise with a burst of wild berries and comforting spice, weaving together bright sweetness, tart Huckleberry, and rich streusel flavors.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The white Jeep slowed down when police turned on their lights, but the Nissan allegedly sped westbound on Truman Road to Interstate 70, reaching 115 MPH, according to court documents.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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These jets can speed up or suppress the formation of stars in a galaxy, depending on how the energy is released into the black hole’s host galaxy.—
David Garofalo,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, the magnetic fields release their energy by producing these jets.—
David Garofalo,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Tuesday's vote could be the first measure of Trump's popularity and Democrats' energy after the election five months ago.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This zester is used more like a peeler, scraping along the surface of the citrus or other food items and removing strips of zest.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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In large bowl, mix brown sugar, shortening, lemon zest and egg until well combined.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The United States late on Wednesday announced 25% duties on imports of finished cars and certain components from April 3, dashing hopes for lower rates or exemptions after several short-term policy changes suggested there might be wiggle room.—
Christina Amann and Victoria Waldersee,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Sporadic missile attacks from Gaza, Yemen, and Lebanon again have Israelis dashing for shelter.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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The larger 34% tariff on Chinese imports would exponentially escalate these costs - especially on fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, apple juice, garlic spices, tea and shrimp.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Step 2 To the bowl, add the lemon juice, umeboshi, and remaining corn kernels and stir until fully coated.—
Scott Clark,
Saveur,
3 Apr. 2025
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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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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“Zing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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