1
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a crowd of zippy children who'd been cooped up all day
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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
she just bought a zippy new computer that should enable her to work more efficiently
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Recent Examples of zippy
The Ryzen 5 processor is zippy and there’s enough on-board storage to not merit the need for an external hard drive, though those who like having a lot of browser tabs open at once will likely want more RAM.
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Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
These small citrus fruits grow at the base of the nearby
volcano, Sakurajima, and lend a zippy citrus note to the spirit.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
But this is one veggie side dish that makes eating your five-a-day fun, thanks to a boost from zippy Dijon vinaigrette, savory chicken broth, and verdant fresh parsley.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
The film offers glimpses of some old Mickeys – Nos. 12 through 16 die in vaccine trials during a zippy montage ― while others are mentioned in passing: No. 6 is the annoying and clingy one.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
These small citrus fruits grow at the base of the nearby
volcano, Sakurajima, and lend a zippy citrus note to the spirit.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
But this is one veggie side dish that makes eating your five-a-day fun, thanks to a boost from zippy Dijon vinaigrette, savory chicken broth, and verdant fresh parsley.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
The film offers glimpses of some old Mickeys – Nos. 12 through 16 die in vaccine trials during a zippy montage ― while others are mentioned in passing: No. 6 is the annoying and clingy one.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zippy
Adjective
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Panelists had been carefully chosen and the moderators ensured lively debates took place.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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To introduce persimmon in a balanced way, Bassford recommends incorporating the color into decorative touches like wallpaper, upholstery, or bedding for a lively yet harmonious effect.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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These bases are considered critical for Israel's rapid response capabilities and national defense.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The school’s rapid closure comes as it was already eyed by the district for a long-term closure as part of an ongoing facilities master plan.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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The energy rises as the wrestler and the rapper take energetic strides and bounce to the ring.—
Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
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The rest of the evening was largely an energetic affair that oscillated between sincere appreciation and light humor, the latter of which began for co-host and winner Gold early in the event.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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Think: a brisk stair climb between Zoom calls, a few yoga stretches before breakfast, or a quick round of squats at the top of each hour.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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While its cozy fabric will serve you well on brisk spring evenings, its lightweight design is easy to throw over your shoulders for added texture once temperatures rise.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Katt also lent his voice to the animated The Get Along Gang in the mid-1980s, and in Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In the brief animated video graphic shared to Perry’s Instagram, the expedition’s logo comes into frame, against a starry sky.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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One of the fundamental advantages of AI is its ability to transform lengthy but foundational work, like research and gathering insights, into shorter projects with quick reviews and iterations.—
Anirban Datta,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This mower features a quick start system and a side discharge for efficient grass management.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 1880s were the most active decade for U.S. hurricane landfalls on record.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Redshirt freshman Kaleb Annett was the most active quarterback on the day, throwing for 77 yards and a touchdown on a 6-for-10 throwing performance.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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John Taylor, mayor of New Fairview, told the committee that Wise County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas with a 20% population increase since 2020.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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In response, leading innovators are creating faster chips and more powerful processors, even as quantum computing emerges.—
Charles Yeomans,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zippy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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