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
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.
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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
Time frame: The shades arrived at my house quickly—lead time is just over two weeks, which is zippy for custom drapery.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
Bright and zippy acidity bathing the fruit flavors, and tannins supportive but quiet.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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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
Time frame: The shades arrived at my house quickly—lead time is just over two weeks, which is zippy for custom drapery.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
Bright and zippy acidity bathing the fruit flavors, and tannins supportive but quiet.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zippy
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The same subject stirred up a lively debate in the Vogue Slack channel.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 season has brought a lively atmosphere, with a strong law enforcement presence to ensure safety.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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These abundant growing vegetables (or fruit?) produce at such rapid speeds that planting them too close together is asking for problems, like stunted growth, plant disease, and a smaller harvest.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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According to a 2024 study published by Realtor.com, Texas accounted for 15 percent of new housing permits issued across the U.S., despite only making up 9 percent of its population, helping to keep prices and rents relatively cheap despite the rapid inflow of people.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Chamberlin oversaw the spiritual and energetic cleansing of each fragrance during a final ceremonial step.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Higher temperatures generally mean more energetic particles and a higher rate of collisions, leading to brighter auroras.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s weather for the A’s first home game was unseasonably cool with rain earlier in the day and game-time temperature a brisk 52 degrees with some light wind.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Even though that last one was over a decade ago now, Frost has been in loads of projects since then, including doing a lot of voicework for animated endeavors.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Conroy, most famously the eternal voice of Batman in animated and video game projects for decades, sadly passed away in 2022 from cancer.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Adebayo’s early scoring gave the Heat a quick 9-0 lead, and the Grizzlies did not score until 9:35 in the first quarter.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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In warmer climates, for example, the liquid expands and contracts more rapidly, which can lead to a quicker extraction of flavors from the barrel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These teams also check for individuals with active warrants.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many freedom seekers began their journey unaided and many completed their self-emancipation without assistance, but each subsequent decade in which slavery was legal in the United States, there was an increase in active efforts to assist escape.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Bulls were already one of the fastest teams before trading Zach LaVine to the Kings.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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For those smaller players, staying afloat with the new tariffs will likely involve some fast, creative and strategic cost-cutting.—
Kim Severson,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zippy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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