as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
the zoom of a motorboat off in the distance
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1
as in to zip
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
a squadron of fighter planes zooming over our heads prompted thoughts of a terrorist attack
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
race cars zooming around a track at breakneck speeds
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as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly
zoomed to a supervisory position after only a few short months
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Recent Examples of zoom
Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
The 3x zoom photos are sharp and detailed, while the 6x shots are decent, too.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The second paper was meant to calculate how much material zooms away through jets shooting out from the disks, which are similar to the winds but far faster and narrower.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This camera has the power to provide the equivalent zoom of a 200mm lens.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
The 3x zoom photos are sharp and detailed, while the 6x shots are decent, too.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
The once-battleground state has zoomed toward Republicans over the past decade, backing Trump by just over 11 points last November.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The second paper was meant to calculate how much material zooms away through jets shooting out from the disks, which are similar to the winds but far faster and narrower.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zoom
Verb
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The crew plans to zip between the poles in 46 minutes and 40 seconds at an altitude of 265 to 280 miles, for three to five days.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Here's what to know about Canada, the U.S., and the electricity that zips across the border.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This not only speeds up the workflow but also enhances creative decision-making on the fly.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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This speeds up diagnostic processes, ensures timely reporting and facilitates rapid decision-making in emergency cases.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Challenges To Cage-Free Egg Production As in the U.S., egg prices in Kenya have been soaring recently (though in Kenya the main culprit is pricey chicken feed sold on uncompetitive markets rather than bird flu).—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The first Trump administration’s tariffs grounded formerly soaring productivity and output in the American manufacturing sector.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It’s been replaced by a soothing purr where nearly every syllable is clear.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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Her plush cat, with a pillow-like body and realistic purr, will be sold direct to consumer on her website.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Their voices hum together and, in those moments, Mazzoli’s music is both beautiful and disturbing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Near the entrance of the building's nave, a triptych of towering black computer servers are humming loudly.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium indicates that 615 flights are scheduled to depart from Heathrow on Saturday, with a further 604 flights due to fly to the airport.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most of the sets were built in Toronto, disassembled, and flown to Iqaluit for reassembly, with each piece put on palettes and packed to fit the cargo plane’s fuselage.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Its stock rocketed 735% higher in its first volatile day of trading.—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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The race is rocketing to new levels of spending, putting it on par with marquee Senate races and surpassing what even some presidential bids collect.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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And there’s already a ton of buzz surrounding the results.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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After garnering rave reviews on the West End — and winning its star her first Olivier — the one-woman show has made its way to Broadway with all the wit, winks, and flourishes promised by the buzz.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Zoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoom. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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