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as in humming
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
a dragonfly zipped by my ear
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as in darting
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the fly zipped around the room, trying to find a way to the outside
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as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
knowing that she was already late, she went zipping off to meet her next client
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as in rushing
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Recent Examples of zipping
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Though not everyone is going to be thrilled by the FAA paving the way for more drones to start zipping through our skies.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Is that a child zipping by on a motorcycle with no helmet?
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
This sets up an exciting action sequence that sees Knox and Shirley zipping down the center of the silo, as an angry mob — whipped up by raiders disguised as citizens, planted by Amundsen — breaks down the barricades meant to contain the mayhem.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
That mission of zipping-the-lips and taking a digital detox by leaving the mobile devices in your locker is a challenge for some.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
After top receiver Courtland Sutton dropped a dime from Nix on a fade route in Saturday’s preseason game, the two re-lit their connection Wednesday, with Nix scrambling to his right in one red-zone period and zipping a ball past a diving Ja’Quan McMillian to Sutton in the end zone.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Though not everyone is going to be thrilled by the FAA paving the way for more drones to start zipping through our skies.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Is that a child zipping by on a motorcycle with no helmet?
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
This sets up an exciting action sequence that sees Knox and Shirley zipping down the center of the silo, as an angry mob — whipped up by raiders disguised as citizens, planted by Amundsen — breaks down the barricades meant to contain the mayhem.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
That mission of zipping-the-lips and taking a digital detox by leaving the mobile devices in your locker is a challenge for some.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zipping
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But with the wheels realigned and the engine humming again, the Broncos now have to sit in neutral.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kelce also had a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2, which premiered on Netflix in July, and New Heights, his podcast with his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, is humming along after Amazon’s Wondery picked it up last year in a three-year deal for a minimum of $105 million.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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And Bryce Harper made a play on a bunt, darting into the infield and throwing the ball to Alec Bohm at third for a force-out to keep runners on first and second.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Weeks of driving around the Central Valley, darting between muddy fields not unlike the very birds they were hired to monitor, has reinforced to Carr and Stallworth how much available habitat remains.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brown has a history of citations and arrests in North Carolina dating back to 2011, according to court records, from minor infractions like speeding to more serious crimes such as communicating threats, breaking and entering, assault, and felony larceny.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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The film, which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival, opens with a truck speeding off after having deposited the body of a teenage girl dressed in a school uniform on an isolated desert peak.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the prospect of a Paid in Full series has industry watchers buzzing.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The viral clip has racked up nearly 19 million views so far, leaving fans buzzing over the pair’s funny performance.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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To a different namesake, all this flitting indecision might seem like disrespect.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Before the new regulations, says Annie Inglis, Marine Biology Presenter with Quark, the expedition crew would be hurrying to get guests in Zodiacs to try to get closer to a bear sighting like this.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Only worth around $15 nowadays, but this card spawned so many anti-flying cards.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Where at one time soldiers and sailors made do with fluttering flags or flashes of light to send simple messages, the modern warfighter is part of a global digital network where data rushes about like water out of a firehose and satellites act as a vital link in that network.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Sep. 2025
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From November to March, the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve transforms into a vibrant, fluttering kingdom.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Zipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zipping. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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